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RUTH LUCILLE
- Built
- 1966
- Last inspected
- 24 September 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 51 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
24 September 2025
…with no type recorded6
Deficiencies
51 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
15 calendar years (1998–2025)
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
502623
8851481
WDM9887
217126
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-217126
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 10.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 95 / net 76
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderST CHARLES STEEL WORKS · ST CHARLES, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1966
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portMILWAUKEE, WI
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 29 May 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 it95 - Simplified, Gross Ton
76 - Simplified, Net Ton
76 - Simplified, 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 · 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.
CAPT WOODY Towing Vessel · MISLE 135355 · 7 April 2016 · activity 5856806SUSAN ANN Towing Vessel · MISLE 63367 · 24 October 2005 · activity 2526531Inspection history · 28
24 September 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8243265
5 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8140188
13 February 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7864862
23 January 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7853215
21 April 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7673080
23 May 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7458968
17 May 2022
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7453578
14 April 2022
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7430737
21 June 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7231456
18 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7200890
5 March 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6921197
19 February 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6910972
1 March 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6634820
7 January 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6606793
14 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6512024
7 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5856806
3 December 2009
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3644253
29 October 2009
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3628648
12 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3379890
26 October 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2809114
18 October 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2802800
24 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2526531
29 July 2005
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2444181
14 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2466090
17 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2393731
23 May 2003
Hawser Check
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1803770
8 May 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1789798
20 December 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1469227
Deficiency record · 51
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Retention of oil on board
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
No person may operate a US nonoceangoing ship in the navigable waters of the United States unless it has the capacity to retain onboard all oily mixtures and is equipped to discharge to a reception facility. Vessel is not retaining oily bilge water onboard in engine room.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo ports and other similar openings
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
Each window or portlight must be capable of withstanding the maximum expected load from wind and waves. Port engine room port hole has a crack in it.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
Machinery systems must be maintained to provide for safe operation. There is a leak in ballast water piping at forward builkhead of engine room.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of being energized remotely from a safe place outside the engine room and at the pump. The fixed fire pump is not capable of being energized at the pump. Provide local control of the fixed fire pump.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
Electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation. The load springs for the port and starboard generators are missing and/or in need of replacement. Replace both load springs in way of the port and starboard generators.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriate size immersion suit for each person on board. The vessel was not provided with the appropriate size immersion suit for the AB. Provide the same.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for chemical testing on a random basis for crewmembers. The vessel did not have a current list of crewmembers enrolled in the random program. Provide the same.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
The Master of a towing vessel must ensure that each crewmember participates in fire-fighting drills at least once a month. The Master was unable to provide proof of the same. Provide records showing monthly fire drills for the vessel's crew.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
Essential equipment must be regularly tested and examined IAW the frequency required by Table 143.245(b). Provide records of testing of 1. Alarm set-points, 2. pressure vessel relief valves, 3. emergency lighting, and 4. steering fluid level alarms.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
The Master must keep an accurate list of crewmembers and assigned positions. Update the crewlist/station bill to accurately reflect the update manning requirements on the COI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
All crew members must be provided with health and safety training that includes the items listed in 46 CFR 140.515(a). This training must be documented. Provide proof of health and safety training for Nels Lund, [name withheld], and [name withheld].
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Light fixtures in the following spaces are missing their covers/diffusers. Replace covers/diffusers for stern berthing head, stairwell overhead, and main deck FWD berthing head above sink
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Power panel in stairwell needs to be labeled with respective current/voltage rating
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
TVR was not onboard/available for inspection. Provide evidence of all elements are completed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Health and safety plan not onboard/available for inspection. Provide health and safety plan onboard.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
No FCC station license or Great Lakes Agreement onboard.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
No DAPI documentation available for inspection/audit. Provide DAPI documentation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
No fire detection annual service evidence on board. Provide servicing report for the system.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
12VDC battery in stairwell in missing straps and not mounted. Re-install battery straps.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
PORT engine exhaust has crack in stack space where exhaust penetrates the super structure. Repair crack.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
PORT genset gauge/control panel is ratchet strapped to genset housing. Remove strap and properly mount gauge/control panel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Life jackets need proper vessel name labeled on each vest.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Life jackets need lights and whistles installed on each vest.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Immersion suits need proper vessel name labeled on them.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Provide evidence of fuel oil maintenance system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Immersion suits need lights and whistles installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
PORT and STBD water light lanyard are deteriorated and missing water light brackets. Replace lanyards and install brackets.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
First aid kits has expired items, Replace expired items.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
WTD on STBD side galley does not seal properly. Make WTD seal properly for water tight integrity.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel shall not operate until COI has been endorsed by OCMI.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 14 April 2022
Resolved
The vessel's annual window for inspection expired on 5May2022. Vessel is prohibited from transporting cargo as a certificated vessel until the annual inspection can be completed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 21 June 2021
Resolved
Emergency light in engine room did not automatically illuminate upon loss of power. Provide emergency lighting for internal work and living spaces either automatic battery powered or phosphorescent stips.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 21 June 2021
Resolved
Distress signals were insufficient in number and type.
Provide quantity and type of distress signals that meet 46 CFR 141.370
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 June 2021
Resolved
Remove flammables or provide suitable approved stowage container.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 21 June 2021
Resolved
Perform tests and record set points for engine low oil, high temp, and air system pressure relief valve set points.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or and essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided: Low hydraulic steering fluid levels. Alarms must: Be visible and audible at each operating station. Vessel does not have a low hydraulic fluid level alarm that is visible and audible at each operating station. Install low hydraulic level visual and audible alarm at the operating station to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector (CGMI).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. #1 and #2 Generator have wing nuts installed on the battery terminals. Make permanent connections to #1 and #2 Generator battery terminals to the satisfaction of the attending CGMI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 February 2020
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. The main electrical power panel in the engine room is missing the latch. Replace the power panel latch to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard MI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 February 2020
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. The #2 Generator has an exposed opening that could result in electric shock. Cover electrical opening to the satisfaction of the attending CGMI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 February 2020
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. The sewage system battery cover was found in the bilge. Re-install battery cover and secure battery to the satisfaction of the attending CGMI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Install covers over rotating machinery for #1 and #2 main diesel engines.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 19 February 2020
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for hull penetrations which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. CGMI identified an old electric bilge pump hose line in the fore-peak. The pump has been removed and there is not a valve or closure between the side shell and existing hose. Remove hose and cap to the satisfaction of the attending CGMI.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 7 January 2019
Resolved
Vessel's engine room high level bilge alarm is inoperable. Crew are to make hourly rounds of the engine room until the audible/visible alarm is fixed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 7 January 2019
Resolved
Crewmembers immersion suits were not onboard prior to or at the start of the inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 January 2019
Resolved
Life buoy grab lines are worn. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 7 January 2019
Resolved
Vessel's hydrostatic release unit for the EPIRB expired in 2016. Vessel is limited to Lakes Bays & Sounds and Rivers routes until the HRU is replaced.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 7 January 2019
Resolved
The water tight door located port side in the galley space does not seal completely. Additionally, the water tight hatch to the forepeak space does not seal. Make appropriate adjustments/repairs to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard marine inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 7 January 2019
Resolved
Vessel master has expressed doubt concerning the use of recovery equipment in an MOB drill. Crew must conduct a satisfactory MOB drill with company approved equipment, in the presence of a Coast Guard marine inspector
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently Not broadcasting (1) IMO Number
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 17 October 2006
Resolved
Drug testing background checks completed (49 CFR part 40.25)
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 17 October 2006
Resolved
EAP Requirements 46 CFR 16.401. Crewmembers have not received training before assuming safety sensitive position. Supervisor needs 1 hour EAP Training. Employer needs contact information for Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
Recorded names · 1
OCEAN ENDEAVOR (2005–2016). 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
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