RON HUNTER

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

Built: 1983
Last inspected: 6 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 60
Deficiencies: 3 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 158 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 6 July 2026

Recorded inspections60

…physical examinations5

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded52

Deficiencies 3 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 24 calendar years (1995–2026)

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

657643

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WDH4137

216213

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-216213

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)148.3 ft × 50.0 ft × 11.6 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,069 / net 320

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)148.3 ft × 50.0 ft × 11.6 ft

ITC tonnagegross 1,069 / net 320

BuilderJEFFBOAT INCORPORATED · JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1983

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNASHVILLE, TN

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 24 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it1069 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
320 - Convention (Subpart B), 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 · 158

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 · 60

6 July 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8432641

14 July 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8185698

13 July 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8186679

12 October 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8020013

23 April 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7676046

29 June 2022 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7490408

5 September 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6533798

4 September 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6531659

3 September 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6531726

28 August 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6525270

28 August 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6525474

28 August 2018 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6526284

18 January 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6339944

7 December 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6081233

4 April 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5847052

18 September 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5732482

8 May 2015 Administration

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5120925

19 October 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5015136

15 October 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5006425

16 June 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4890602

30 August 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4131644

4 April 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3177246

3 April 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3177202

13 March 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3167739

21 February 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3158756

13 February 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3155778

20 December 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3122899

6 December 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3110754

1 October 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3071914

10 September 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3144256

20 August 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3117414

20 April 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2925099

10 November 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2823891

8 August 2006 Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2739706

25 July 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2724420

23 July 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2765064

20 September 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2506736

9 October 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2257033

9 May 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2196220

31 March 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2035016

17 February 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2013551

23 August 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1896536

12 August 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1665334

27 July 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1655915

27 July 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2027941

15 February 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 27680

9 February 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 164044

15 January 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 53435

29 November 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 185469

17 October 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 111054

1 August 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 280650

24 October 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 90727

1 November 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 13029

22 July 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 418906

7 February 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 36369

12 September 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 176515

21 June 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 180102

29 January 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 53577

5 February 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 82013

20 December 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 32643

Deficiency record · 3

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 14 July 2025 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. Vessel suffered casualty to the port propeller due to a log getting lodge within the Kort nozzle. Vessel is granted permission to transit IAW transit plan to James Marine, Wickliffe,KY for repair. Repairs to be made to the satisfaction of vessel's Third Party Organization (TPO). TPO is required to submit close out report to USCG Sector LMR.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 August 2025
Resolution: See itow close out report in documents

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture

Issued 8 August 2006 Resolved

Covers were missing on various light fixtures.

Due 8 August 2006
Resolved 8 August 2006
Resolution: Covers were put on light fixtures.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules

Issued 8 August 2006 Resolved

Starboard running light housing was broken.

Due 14 August 2006
Resolved 16 August 2006
Resolution: Starboard ruining light was replaced. Called Vessel and verified with Captain.

Recorded names · 1

JERRY JARRETT (2002–2011). 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

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