FRANKLIN REINAUER is a 1984 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 55 inspections since 1992, most recently in October 2025, along with 11 deficiencies, 4 operational controls and 11 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2015.
Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 23 October 2025.
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.
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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)81.3 ft × 27.9 ft × 12.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 197 / net 59
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)81.3 ft × 27.9 ft × 12.2 ft
ITC tonnagegross 197 / net 59
BuilderRAYCO SHP&MAIN IRON WRKS · BOURG, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1984
DocumentationValid · issued 10 September 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 it197 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton 59 - 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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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
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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.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 October 2025Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. 03 Life Jackets were un-serviceable. Vessel replaced 03 Life Jackets in the presence of attending MI's.
46 CFR 141.230
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 23 October 2025
Resolved 23 October 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced life jackets
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Test alarms and shutdowns IAW TABLE 143.245(b).
46 CFR 143.245
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2025
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: See narrative.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 October 2025Resolved
If twist-on types of connectors are used, the connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration. MI found various twist type connectors not secured properly.
46 CFR 143.575
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 October 2025
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: See narrative.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 September 2025Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Received report of shaft damage rendering the stbd side engine inoperable.
Vessel is authorized a one time transit to shipyard to affect permanent repairs.
46 CFR 140.205(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 October 2025
Resolution: Received ABS Report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 November 2020Resolved
A sufficient amount of lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length must be immediately available. Both hoses on the port and starboard side of the vessel exceed 50', provide hoses 50' in length.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 December 2020
Resolved 17 December 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge operation
Issued 20 November 2020Resolved
A towing vessel with overnight accomodations and alternating watches (shift work), when pulling, pushing or hauling alongside one or more barges, must have a system to detect when its master or mate (pilot) becomes incapacitated. Pilot house alerter must be tested IAW 46CFR143.245. Provide test records for pilot house alerter system.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 December 2020
Resolved 17 December 2020
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 20 November 2020Resolved
Towing vessels of 26' or more in length are required to comply with the bridge to bridge act. Provide bridge to bridge radio certificate.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 December 2020
Resolved 19 December 2020
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Valve, Control
Issued 19 October 2017Resolved
Vessel experience a loss of steering. Prove proper operation of steering system.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 October 2017
Fire Fighting
Issued 19 December 1996Resolved
SERVICE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 December 1996
Resolved 19 December 1996
Navigation
Issued 19 December 1996Resolved
PROVIDE RESTRICTED IN ABILITY TO MANEUVER LIGHTS THAT MEET UL 1104 STANDARDS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 December 1996
Resolved 19 December 1996
Lifesaving
Issued 19 December 1996Resolved
RENEW EPIRB BATTERY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 December 1996
Resolved 19 December 1996
17 July 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2146860
14 June 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2392201
23 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2909611
14 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3151919
31 July 2009Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3561992
1 February 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3939086
18 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4444419
31 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4510136
20 March 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4569056
22 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4744831
1 June 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5141955
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.
Ownership record
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