KENDALL CHAUVIN

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

KENDALL CHAUVIN is a 1984 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 65 inspections since 1992, most recently in December 2025, along with 5 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 22 casualty investigations between 1997 and 2025.

Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 December 2025.

Built: 1984
Last inspected: 8 December 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 65
Deficiencies: 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 22 investigations · 1997–2025
Inspected with: 156 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 8 December 2025

Recorded inspections65

…physical examinations12

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded48

Deficiencies 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 29 calendar years (1992–2025)

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

669000

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WDF9488

236329

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-236329

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)143.3 ft × 50.0 ft × 11.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 932 / net 633

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJEFFBOAT INC · JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1984

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portST. LOUIS, MO

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 5 December 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it932 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
633 - 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.

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 156

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 · 65

8 December 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8272137

17 May 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8137992

17 May 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8151402

11 April 2025 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8068979

12 January 2024 TPO Audit

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7852728

12 July 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7757945

4 February 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7445823

13 September 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7313070

24 August 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7324226

29 December 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7119155

2 June 2020 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6967987

24 March 2020 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6937460

26 January 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6928017

6 December 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6868758

25 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6820862

5 May 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6678215

15 November 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6582235

15 November 2018 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6582320

15 November 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6583658

25 July 2018 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6492393

10 May 2018 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6411169

24 March 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6378752

18 September 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6269336

1 February 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6081141

3 June 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5896486

18 May 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5197517

10 January 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5051928

20 July 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4960514

22 December 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4508016

17 August 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4419936

7 June 2012 DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4340661

14 May 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4311452

15 March 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3966122

11 February 2011 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3950845

27 September 2010 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3816374

11 September 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3862938

23 March 2010 Uninspected Other · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3701312

23 March 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3706936

28 March 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3487815

10 March 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3436658

16 November 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3486228

27 August 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3311423

30 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3270442

1 July 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2985488

19 December 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2645005

3 October 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2507826

8 June 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2391676

22 April 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2356936

2 May 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2087658

17 February 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2008324

18 October 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1931053

4 July 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1644003

14 October 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 139586

5 August 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 39396

21 October 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 409299

20 October 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 80651

27 January 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114619

8 January 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 191716

8 January 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 758774

10 March 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 10731

16 February 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 127503

4 July 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 178377

8 June 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 9259

4 October 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 149545

29 June 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 74457

Deficiency record · 5

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 15 November 2018 Resolved

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must: be maintained to ensure proper operation. The PORT shaft and prop are inoperable due unknown cause. Vessel must complete repairs prior to towing.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2018
Resolved 20 November 2018
Resolution: Port shaft changed out and tested satisfactory.

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls

Issued 23 March 2010 Resolved

The actuator for the pilot bottles for the engine room's CO2 system are bent; making the system inoperable. System is to be re-inspected prior to getting underway.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2010
Resolution: CO2 system re-inspected and repaired. System is fully operational.

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure

Issued 23 March 2010 Resolved

Vessel's installed fixed fire pump is inoperable. Repair pump to full operation prior to getting underway.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2010
Resolution: Fixed fire pump is fully operational.

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing

Issued 23 March 2010 Resolved

The CO2 cylinders for the vessel's galley do not have a current inspection tag. Have system inspected prior to getting underway.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2010
Resolution: CO2 system for galley is re-inspected.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors

Issued 23 March 2010 Resolved

Smoke detectors in engine room are inoperable, but fire detection system is not giving a reading. Determine if the smoke detectors are still part of the fire detection system, and repair and put back in service if are, prior to getting underway.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2010
Resolution: Smoke detectors back in service.

Casualty record · 22

27 January 1997Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 114619

4 July 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1644003

8 June 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2391676

3 October 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2507826

19 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2645005

1 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2985488

30 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3270442

27 August 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3311423

16 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3486228

11 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3862938

17 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4419936

22 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4508016

20 July 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4960514

1 February 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6081141

18 September 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6269336

24 March 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6378752

15 November 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6582235

5 May 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 6678215

25 September 2019Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 6820862

29 December 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7119155

13 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 7313070

17 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 8151402

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

JEFFREY G (1997–2025). 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.