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BIG EDDIE
BIG EDDIE is a 1983 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 59 inspections since 1992, most recently in June 2026, along with 4 deficiencies and 16 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2024.
Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 26 June 2026.
- Built
- 1983
- Last inspected
- 26 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 16 investigations · 2003–2024
Identity
656374
WDG2850
215146
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-215146
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded42
Years with a record
25 calendar years (1992–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)66.0 ft × 27.0 ft × 9.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 167 / net 114
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderEASTERN MARINE INC · PANAMA CITY, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1983
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 13 November 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it167 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
114 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
114 - 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 12
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.
M 8395 Freight Barge · MISLE 953066 · 17 January 2024 · activity 7901482PTT 9038 Freight Barge · MISLE 436769 · 23 October 2019 · activity 6845799MADELAINE D - 2502 Freight Barge · MISLE 1229828 · 19 March 2016 · activity 5837222HTCO 3013 Tank Barge · MISLE 439031 · 3 May 2010 · activity 3730062HTCO 3014 Tank Barge · MISLE 439032 · 3 May 2010 · activity 3730062ROD C Towing Vessel · MISLE 494094 · 11 January 2010 · activity 3664103HOCKLEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 565791 · 11 January 2010 · activity 3664103JAMES DAVISON Towing Vessel · MISLE 945584 · 20 December 2009 · activity 3666608MMI 3031 Tank Barge · MISLE 611978 · 6 December 2005 · activity 2546767MMI 3031 Tank Barge · MISLE 611978 · 27 May 2004 · activity 2108696MMI 3030 Tank Barge · MISLE 611977 · 8 November 2003 · activity 1965899MMI 3031 Tank Barge · MISLE 611978 · 8 November 2003 · activity 1965899SJ-199 Freight Barge · MISLE 235463 · 8 August 1997 · activity 115449CIM 800 Freight Barge · MISLE 210368 · 20 November 1994 · activity 175573Inspection history · 59
26 June 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8417047
17 January 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7901482
29 November 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7830976
29 November 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7842511
14 June 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7714762
27 March 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7657883
23 January 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7629091
22 January 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7625094
23 November 2022
TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7603004
21 November 2022
ISM Oversight
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7601576
18 May 2022
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7453645
29 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7323315
29 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7378681
23 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6845799
19 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5837222
12 May 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5124873
15 July 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4923465
5 February 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4528840
22 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4521356
29 September 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4453770
27 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4155610
15 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4146295
16 February 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3947953
15 February 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3945843
3 May 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3730062
14 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3670634
11 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3664103
20 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3666608
6 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3415311
27 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3428303
18 November 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3365805
23 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC SEAHAWK (WPB 87323) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3135429
2 June 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2668429
6 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2546767
24 March 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2318805
8 March 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2306218
14 January 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2275568
10 January 2005
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2272159
24 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2174988
27 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2108696
27 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1973389
17 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1966205
2 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1957552
25 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1954215
8 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1965899
12 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 86559
12 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 111579
8 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 81834
8 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 115449
9 April 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 73018
1 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 203075
1 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 759432
12 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 80200
5 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 752169
29 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 203073
16 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188292
20 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 175573
21 August 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 695829
6 August 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 187494
Deficiency record · 4
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
An internal structural examination required by this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or while it is out of the water. It consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength members, including the major internal framing, the hull plating and planking; voids; and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks. Where the internal framing, plating, or planking of the vessel is concealed, sections of the lining, ceiling, or insulation may be removed or the parts otherwise probed or exposed to determine the condition of the hull structure. Fuel oil tanks need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the general condition of the tanks is determined to be satisfactory by an external examination. Vsl struck an unknown object allowing water into the STBD fuel tank.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 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 onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Vsl lost propulsion on both MDE, and onboard generator.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
Permission to proceed to another port for repairs (Form CG–948) may be required for a towing vessel that is no longer in compliance with its COI. This permission may be necessary in certain situations, including damage to the vessel, failure of an essential system, or failure to comply with a regulation, including failure to comply with the TSMS requirements, if appropriate.The cognizant OCMI may require an inspection of the vessel by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector or an examination by a surveyor from a TPO prior to the vessel proceeding. Muyst pump STBD tank to Port fuel tank.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 29 September 2021
Resolved
Vessel reported contacting the Melville Railroad Bridge with their VHF, GPS, and other possible equipment above the wheelhouse. Prove proper operation of required navigation equipment prior to further operations.
Casualty record · 16
8 November 2003Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 1965899
27 May 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2108696
6 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2546767
27 December 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3428303
6 February 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3415311
20 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3666608
11 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3664103
14 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3670634
3 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3730062
12 May 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 5124873
19 March 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5837222
23 October 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6845799
29 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7378681
23 January 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7629091
29 November 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7842511
17 January 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7901482
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
ALLIGATOR (2003–2010). 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.