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LAURA K
LAURA K is a 1983 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 62 inspections since 1991, most recently in November 2025, along with 19 deficiencies and 19 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2018.
Records from 1991 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 13 November 2025.
- Built
- 1983
- Last inspected
- 13 November 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 19 investigations · 2009–2018
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
13 November 2025
…with no type recorded39
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
26 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
654915
WDE6161
213394
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-213394
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.0 ft × 24.0 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 95 / net 76
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderJANOUSH MARINE INC · ROSEDALE MS, UNITED STATES · built 1983
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portEAST MOLINE, IL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 20 November 2025 · expires 30 November 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 it76 - Simplified, Net Ton
95 - Simplified, Gross Ton
95 - Simplified, 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 · 31
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.
GALVESTON BAY Towing Vessel · MISLE 1055287 · 25 February 2018 · activity 6364677HSM 6012 Tank Barge · MISLE 1294410 · 25 February 2018 · activity 6364677LOUISVILLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 562686 · 27 December 2017 · activity 6381442AO 354 Tank Barge · MISLE 41264 · 28 April 2015 · activity 5116961CHRIS ARDEN Towing Vessel · MISLE 161977 · 28 April 2015 · activity 5116961MT AIRY Towing Vessel · MISLE 219897 · 1 December 2013 · activity 4762096MAP RUNNER Towing Vessel · MISLE 39529 · 13 September 2013 · activity 4713889USL 131 Tank Barge · MISLE 48085 · 7 March 2012 · activity 4259325COOPER T Towing Vessel · MISLE 135481 · 7 March 2012 · activity 4259325TEXAS CITY Towing Vessel · MISLE 844157 · 7 April 2011 · activity 3981838CBC 302 Tank Barge · MISLE 14332 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361AO 302 Tank Barge · MISLE 41232 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361STACY MCCUNE Towing Vessel · MISLE 85232 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361MISS MAE Towing Vessel · MISLE 89797 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361R. H. BEYMER Towing Vessel · MISLE 246439 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361CTC 9609 Freight Barge · MISLE 446666 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361CC 97527 Freight Barge · MISLE 458205 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361LOUISVILLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 562686 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361CINCINNATI Towing Vessel · MISLE 562687 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361TEXAS CITY Towing Vessel · MISLE 844157 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361CTC 0706 Freight Barge · MISLE 881843 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361CTC 0710 Freight Barge · MISLE 881847 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361ART 35041B Freight Barge · MISLE 954881 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361CBC 342 Tank Barge · MISLE 1019922 · 4 May 2010 · activity 3733361MPC 629 Tank Barge · MISLE 933906 · 11 January 2010 · activity 3662189MPC 629 Tank Barge · MISLE 933906 · 12 August 2009 · activity 3578243AO 35 Tank Barge · MISLE 40558 · 17 January 1995 · activity 20001AO 38 Tank Barge · MISLE 40570 · 17 January 1995 · activity 20001AO B 59 Tank Barge · MISLE 40574 · 17 January 1995 · activity 20001AO 95 Tank Barge · MISLE 40602 · 17 January 1995 · activity 20001ES 934 Tank Barge · MISLE 40946 · 17 January 1995 · activity 20001AO B 63 Tank Barge · MISLE 50809 · 17 January 1995 · activity 20001AO 33 Tank Barge · MISLE 50843 · 17 January 1995 · activity 20001EARL Freight Barge · MISLE 43793 · 2 November 1992 · activity 129583Inspection history · 62
13 November 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8269940
12 November 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8033871
17 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7839805
16 December 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7839820
14 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7824802
17 November 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7596608
18 August 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7290353
27 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7269917
22 February 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7181277
12 November 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6903158
20 December 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6600981
20 December 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6601432
19 November 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6589398
21 September 2018
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6566490
20 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6566336
16 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6514709
25 February 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6364677
28 January 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6420730
27 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6381442
28 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6229701
20 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6128715
11 January 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6072097
9 October 2015
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5770865
20 June 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5168649
28 April 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5116961
4 February 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5064299
20 November 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5031974
28 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4836294
28 March 2014
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4836334
22 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4807139
1 December 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4762096
13 September 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4713889
27 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4274662
7 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4259325
7 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3981838
1 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3937359
9 November 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3892327
8 July 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3796242
4 May 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3733361
29 April 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3730078
11 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3662189
4 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3646674
4 November 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3627996
13 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3570643
12 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3578243
26 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3426313
7 April 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2619340
4 August 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2450904
24 March 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2318867
18 March 2005
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2315276
10 November 2004
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2238471
30 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1983802
16 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1755625
12 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1910310
19 November 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1723351
20 September 2001
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 772909
24 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 278216
23 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 419650
2 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 378065
17 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 20001
2 November 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 129583
12 September 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 667244
Deficiency record · 19
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 12 November 2024
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. No covers installed to protect crew from the rotating Port and STBD shafts. Install protections for engine room propulsion shafting.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 12 November 2024
Resolved
Fire detection control panel; Labels for all switches and indicator lights, identifying their functions. Fire control panel zones are not labeled for the areas they serve. Label fire detection control panel zones.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 November 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
The front cover of the electrical breaker panel fwd of the STBD generator was loose exposing electrical components. Secure breaker panel front cover/door.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Remove lifeline from one lifebuoy.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. The navigation assessment must incorporate the requirements of pilothouse resource management of § 140.640, assess operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands. It must include all items listed in 46 CFR 140.635.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 November 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. Loose/ uncapped wires identified outboard the port main diesel engine. Terminate or cap loose wires.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Vessel missing covers on electrical junction boxes port and STBD side upper E/R near hydraulic system and air compressor.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 14 November 2023
Resolved
Alarm set points must be tested Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Provide report or documentation of alarm set point tests.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 17 November 2022
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. Each item of survival equipment with an expiration date must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date has passed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 17 November 2022
Resolved
Each pyrotechnic distress signal carried to meet this section must be stowed in either:
(1) A portable watertight container carried at the operating station. Portable watertight containers for pyrotechnic distress signals must be of a bright color and must be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high with “DISTRESS SIGNALS
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 17 November 2022
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. There was excessive oil and soot on the exhaust ventilation fans.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 18 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel is applicable to 33CFR156 pollution prevent regulations. Vessel has not completed required declarations of inspections. Complete declaration of inspections at every over the water transfer of fuel or oil based material.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 August 2021
Resolved
Vessels are to have lifebuoys connected correctly. Affix corrosion resistant clip to the waterlight and secure bag line to the body of the lifebuoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 18 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel is to have visual distress signals and approved container. Vessel did not have approved visual distress signals or container. Place approved visual distress signals and container onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 18 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel to have Health and Safety Plan specific to vessel operations. Have approved Health and Safety Plan onboard and IAW the 46CFR140.505
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel is required to have a Fuel Maintenance Plan IAW manufacter's specifications. Provide Fuel Maintenance plan and place onboard the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 18 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel has a foam suppression system onboard. Provide documentation of foam suppression system servicing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 July 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 associated fleet 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 the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 December 2018
Resolved
The gasket failed on the port engine's gear box.
Casualty record · 19
12 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3578243
13 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3570643
4 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3733361
7 April 2011Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 3981838
7 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4259325
27 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4274662
13 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4713889
1 December 2013Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4762096
22 February 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4807139
28 March 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4836294
28 April 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5116961
11 January 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6072097
28 May 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6229701
27 December 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6381442
28 January 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6420730
25 February 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6364677
20 September 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6566336
19 November 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6589398
20 December 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6601432
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
KYOVA (2009–2018). 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.