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H. MICHAEL YUHAS

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

H. MICHAEL YUHAS is a 1978 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 34 inspections since 1993, most recently in October 2022, along with 56 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 2 operational controls and 4 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2008.

Records from 1993 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 3 October 2022.

Built
1978
Last inspected
3 October 2022
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
34
Deficiencies
56 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
4 investigations · 2004–2008
Inspected with
20 other vessels
Also recorded as
2 other names

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Inspection record

Last inspected 3 October 2022
Recorded inspections34
…physical examinations8
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded24
Deficiencies 56 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 18 calendar years (1993–2022)
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Identity

US Official No.
594307
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDD9350
MISLE id
241950
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-241950

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.4 ft × 24.1 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 126 / net 85
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO INC · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBELLEVUE, IA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 September 2025 · expires 30 September 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 it85 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
126 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
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34 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 56 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 2 operational controls with the dates imposed and removed; 20 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 2 other recorded names, with years; 4 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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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 · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 20

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.

AGS 944 Freight Barge · MISLE 192054 · 14 March 2004 · activity 2025334MARY ELIZABETH Towing Vessel · MISLE 78085 · 16 October 2002 · activity 1692147CBC 596 Freight Barge · MISLE 367672 · 16 October 2002 · activity 1692147VMC 225 Freight Barge · MISLE 566476 · 16 October 2002 · activity 1692147WTC 2014 Tank Barge · MISLE 44592 · 3 June 1999 · activity 36856CHEM 110 Tank Barge · MISLE 49266 · 3 June 1999 · activity 36856TED WAXLER Towing Vessel · MISLE 73397 · 3 June 1999 · activity 36856KIRBY 28742D Tank Barge · MISLE 53356 · 24 August 1997 · activity 85022JEAN MARIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 198063 · 24 August 1997 · activity 85022BOI 106 Tank Barge · MISLE 463398 · 24 August 1997 · activity 85022SH 202 Tank Barge · MISLE 364529 · 6 October 1994 · activity 4529IB 1023 Tank Barge · MISLE 377099 · 6 October 1994 · activity 4529DSLL 540896 * Freight Barge · MISLE 115489 · 6 February 1994 · activity 134477LB 874 Freight Barge · MISLE 133127 · 6 February 1994 · activity 134477M/G 332 Freight Barge · MISLE 183778 · 6 February 1994 · activity 134477CHEM 1020 Tank Barge · MISLE 348796 · 6 February 1994 · activity 134477CG C18 Freight Barge · MISLE 358676 · 6 February 1994 · activity 134477CG D23 Freight Barge · MISLE 365596 · 6 February 1994 · activity 134477IB 1021 Tank Barge · MISLE 374948 · 6 February 1994 · activity 134477CBLS02562 Freight Barge · MISLE 401002 · 6 February 1994 · activity 134477

Inspection history · 34

3 October 2022 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7570605
15 September 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7312703
14 January 2021 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7124539
26 October 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7084501
1 September 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7047461
14 August 2019 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6783342
14 June 2019 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6714158
2 November 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4477266
17 November 2009 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3634796
17 November 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3634820
7 January 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3390341
9 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3321751
19 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3267410
10 February 2008 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3145277
17 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3135829
2 March 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2640442
2 March 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Gulfport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2303181
14 March 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2025334
7 April 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Pascagoula · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1771564
7 April 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1773670
16 October 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1692147
4 December 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 284872
12 October 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 283405
3 June 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 36856
24 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 85022
24 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 224935
19 May 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 759097
7 May 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 195393
25 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 22583
6 October 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4529
6 October 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 231983
3 April 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 56628
6 February 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 134477
2 March 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 74401

Deficiency record · 56

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 3 October 2022 No resolution recorded
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel failed to obtain an annual inspection within 3 months of the anniversary date. The vessel is not allowed to operate until a successful COI inspection is completed and a new COI is issued. Prior to being placed back in the water a Marine Inspector will need to attend the vessel to ensure there is no threat of pollution to the marine environment.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 28 February 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 26 October 2020 Resolved
The Vessel operator of each vessel required to have transfer procedures shall maintain them current and shall require vessel personnel to use the transfer procedures for each transfer operation. Vessel personnel were conducting a vessel to vessel transfer of fuel oil without referencing vessel transfer procedures resulting in a pollution event.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 November 2020
Resolution: Deficiency rectified through MI attendance attesting to properly updated transfer procedures and sufficient crew familiarity.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 26 October 2020 Resolved
The transfer procedures required by 33 CFR 155.720 must be available for inspection by the COTP or OCMI whenever the vessel is in operation and permanently posted or available at a place where the procedures can be easily seen and used by members of the crew when engaged in transfer operations. When Marine Inspectors asked to see vessels Transfer Procedures, crew members were not immediately familiar with the location of the procedures.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 November 2020
Resolution: Deficiency rectified through MI attendance attesting to properly updated transfer procedures and sufficient crew familiarity.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 26 October 2020 Resolved
Each operator or agent of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of fuel oil shall designate, either by name or by position in the crew, the person in charge (PIC) of each transfer to or from the vessel. No PIC was designated for vessel to vessel fuel transfers.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 November 2020
Resolution: Deficiency rectified through MI attendance attesting to properly updated transfer procedures and sufficient crew familiarity.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
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. During annual COI inspection for this vessel, Marine Inspectors discovered objective evidence indicating that numerous serious substandard conditions were not being proactively managed by owner and operator. 46CFR140.205
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: The Captain and crew were more prepared for the inspection and took had relavent knowledge regarding their duties.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. CG Inspectors identified the stbd side shaft seal leaking approximately 1 liter per hour into the bilge. Crew informed CG Inspectors that seal has been leaking for months. 46CFR140.205(c)(1)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: Crew replaced shaft seal packing and was installed in a manner to prevent excessive leaking.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. CG Inspectors identified approximately a foot of oily water in the bilge. 46CFR142.220(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: Bilges were cleaned out prior to our inspection.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
Records of drills and instruction must be maintained in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. Master was unfamiliar with the electronic tracking system "HELM" used to log routine maintenance, system and alarm testing, drills, and Towing Vessel Record. Master was unable to locate logging of previous drills in "HELM" after ten minute of searching. 46CFR140.420(g)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: Although still struggles with using electronic log system, the Captian was able to provide some record keeping. With consultant's help, inspectors were satisfied record keeping was being logged.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
Electrical equipment must be marked with its respeective current and voltage ratings. Several power distribution panels, switch disconnects, and electrical equipment enclosures werent properly labeled to advise personnel of respective voltage and current ratings. 46CFR143.400(c)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: Power distribution panels were labeled appropriately.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the operating station: (3) Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM. Both generators did not have an RPM gauge. 46CFR143.230(c)(3)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: RPM gauges were properly installed on the vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
Machinery and electrical equipment must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. The wheelhouse power distirbution panel was missing a breaker cover plate on two breakers (previously used for the searchlights) to prevent an electrical shock hazard from a person touching the bus bar accidentally. 46CR143.205
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: Wheelhouse power distribution panel had all appropriate breakers installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. During inspection of the pilothouse and engine room, several electrical connectors were found loose or exposed. 46CFR143.400(e)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: Electrical issues in wheelhouse and engine room were rectified satisfactorily.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be either: (1) A flammable liquid storage container that satisfies UL 1275; or (2) A flammable liquid storage cabinet that satisfies FM approvals Standard 6050; or (3) another suitable steel container that provides an equivalent level of protection. During inspection of the weather deck, storage of flammable matierials were found in unapproved locker. 46CFR142.225(c)(1-3)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: Flammable materials have been removed from the vessel and are now being stored on the dock. The vessel does have an approved small flammable storage locker on board that can be used for items. The locker is secured to the deck satisfactory.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be equipped with and indicating pressure gauge (in a readily visible location) and with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. The total relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding MAWP, as establinshed by the manufacturer, by more than 10%. Pressure vessels must be externally exmained annually. Relief valves must be tested in accordance with 143.245 The aircompressor on boardthe vessel had a safety relief valve without a documented test date or label. Additionally, crew memebers were unaware of the relieving pressure and were unable to provide the necessary documentation to prove the safety relief valve had been tested in accordance with the applicable regulations. 46CFR143.300(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 October 2020
Resolution: A correct safety valve rated for appropriate pressure setting was placed on the UPV.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be provided within crew working and living areas. The engine room lacked the proper lighting making the work space unsafe. Additionally, lighting provided on deck was hanging by wire and was unsuitable for the marine environment. 46CFR143.410(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 October 2020
Resolved 1 October 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Electronic charts (ECDIS)
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel only had one means of electronic charts available. No paper charts or additional, independed source of electronic charts were available. 46CFR140.705(b)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 October 2020
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: Crew had additional laptop independent of vessel's charting system that was being used as a backup incase primary system becomes inoperable.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 September 2020 Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping. The bilge valve installed onboard the vessel did not have the required check valve at each bilge suction as required by the applicable regulations.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 October 2020
Resolved 16 October 2020
Resolution: A check was was installed and the vessel was able to demonstrate the bilge system worked as designed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 September 2020 Resolved
The owner, master, or operator of each towing vessel shall maintain operative the navigational safety equipment. White all around light and stern light were found to be inoperable and did not light during test. 33CFR164.82
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: After replacing bulbs, all navigation lights were operable.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 September 2020 Resolved
Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. The label on the fuel shutoff valves did not meet the minimum requirements provided in the applicable regulations. 46CFR143.260(e)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 October 2020
Resolved 1 October 2020
Resolution: Label is legible and function was tested with newest crew member on board. Crew member was able to describe how it functions and where the valves are located in the system itself.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved
47 CFR 80.155: Operation of transmitters of any ship station must be performed by a person holding a commercial radio operator license. Vessel's captain did not have his FCC license on board. He stated he has not had it in years.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: The vessel's captain was able to download a copy of his FCC license and now has it on board.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved
33CFR83.24(a) A power-driven vessel when towing astern shall exhibit: sidelights and two masthead lights in a vertical line. Port & STBD running lights and lower masthead light were inoperable.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel repaired all navigation lights and are operable.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved
46CFR140.725(d): Vessels must have illuminated magnetic compass on board. Magnetic compass on board was installed but not illuminated.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: Magnetic compass light was installed correctly and operable.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved
46 CFR 140.725(a): An echo depth sounding device readable from the vessel main steering station is required. Vessel did not have a echo depth sounder on installed.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel installed an echo depth sounder and was operable.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved
33CFR164.72(b)1: Charts or maps must be current and corrected. Vessel solely used electronic charts on board and back up charts were not on board in case of computer system failure.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel installed back up electronic charts on a back up computer kept on board.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved
46CFR137.220(b)(2): Hull structure and appurtenances must comply with part 144 of 46CFR. Penetrations for electronic cables in watertight bulkheads located in the forward hold were not watertight.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel installed watertight packing for the electronic conduit running through the forward hold's watertigh bulkhead.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved
46CFR67.123: The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. Vessel's hailing port was incorrect as per vessel's COD.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: Company painted correct hailing port on stern of vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved
46CFR142.225(c): Storage of flammable or combustible products: If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move and mist be either UL 1275 for FM Approval Standard 6050. Vessel has a storage cabinet that is not UL or FM approved.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: The vessel purchased a brand new FM approved flammable storage locker.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved
46 CFR 143.575(a)(2)&(7): Each wire and cable run must be installed in a manner to prevent contact with personnnel, mechanical hazards and leaking fluids and to prevent chafing. Electrical outlet covers were missing in the room beneath the wheelhouse. Chafing material needs to be installed on the wire run above the port side main engine
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: The crew installed electrical outlet covers and chafing material on all areas of concern.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved
46 CFR 143.230(b)(1): Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. Vessel only had visual alarm indicator for bilge alarm. The audible alarm was inoperable.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: The vessel repaired the high bilge alarm to have both visbile and audible alarms at the wheelhouse.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 June 2019 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. Vessels fire detection panel was found without power and inoperable.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 15 August 2019
Resolution: Fire detection system has been serviced and tested by a fire equipment servicing company. A letter from a licensed professional engineer attesting to the functionality of the system has been attached to this activity.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 June 2019 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces that alerts individuals in those spaces. Smoke detectors were either missing or had dead batteries in all berthing spaces.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 15 August 2019
Resolution: New smoke detectors have been installed in each berthing space.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 June 2019 Resolved
There must be an installed bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Both installed bilge pumps had the main valves tagged out stating “not safe to operate.”
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 15 August 2019
Resolution: Bilge pumps are functional along with associated audible and visual high level alarm.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 14 June 2019 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure all bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of flammable liquids. Engine room bilges were found to have excessive oil in bilges.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 15 August 2019
Resolution: Bilges have been cleaned out.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 June 2019 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Multiple electrical hazards were present throughout the vessel.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 August 2019
Resolution: Electrical hazards have been addressed to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2019 Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light attached to the lifebuoy with a lanyard of at least 3 feet. No lifebuoys were fitted with floating electric water light.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 August 2019
Resolution: Lifebuoys are now in compliance with regulations.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2019 Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a light and whistle firmly attached to the lifejacket. No lifejacket's on board had light's attached and multiple lifejacket's did not have whistles attached.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 15 August 2019
Resolution: Lifejackets are in compliance with regulations.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 17 November 2009 Resolved
Failure of a marine employer to submit a MIS report as required by 46 CFR 16.500.
Due 17 November 2009
Resolved 17 November 2009
Resolution: Filed report
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Random
Issued 17 November 2009 Resolved
Failure of a marine employer to conduct required random chemicla testing for dangerous drugs.
Due 17 November 2009
Resolved 17 November 2009
Resolution: Random chemical teating completed.
Navigation
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Vessel missing local notice to mariners.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 December 2000
Resolved 7 December 2000
Navigation
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Vessel did not have updated tide tables, coast pilot, or light list.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 December 2000
Resolved 7 December 2000
Documentation
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Vessel did not have log of required tests and inspections.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 December 2000
Resolved 7 December 2000
Documentation
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Vessel did not have past DOI from previous 30 days.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 December 2000
Resolved 7 December 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Vessel's offical number not permanently affixed.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 December 2000
Resolved 7 December 2000
Documentation
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Vessel did not have oil transfer procedures. Vessel has fuel capacity over250 barrels.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 December 2000
Resolved 7 December 2000
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, GMDSS Radio Operator
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Master did not have restricted radio operator's license.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 January 2001
Resolved 13 November 2006
Unknown
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Vessel did not have employee assitance program information on board.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 December 2000
Resolved 7 December 2000
Unknown
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Vessel did not have chemical testing program on board.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 December 2000
Resolved 7 December 2000
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Vessel's COD was expired as of 30NOV00.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 December 2000
Resolved 13 November 2006
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type 1
Issued 4 December 2000 Resolved
Vessel did not have MSD placard on MSD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 December 2000
Resolved 13 November 2006
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Washroom/Toilet › Hot and Cold Running Water
Issued 12 October 2000 Resolved
NO APPROVAL PLACARD ON MARINE SAITATION DEVICE. 33 C.F.R. 159.7
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 November 2000
Resolved 14 November 2006
Operations/Management › Ballast Water Managment › Alternative Management Method
Issued 12 October 2000 Resolved
OPERATOR WAS NOT AWARE OF MARINE CASUALTY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. 46 C.F.R.4.05-1
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 November 2000
Resolved 14 November 2006
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › CG Notification (positive results/refusals)
Issued 12 October 2000 Resolved
NO EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM POSTED. 46 C.F.R. 16.401
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 November 2000
Resolved 14 November 2006
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Local Notices to Mariners
Issued 12 October 2000 Resolved
NO LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS ON BOARD. 33 C.F.R. 164.72
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 November 2000
Resolved 14 November 2006
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Official Number (US)
Issued 12 October 2000 Resolved
NO OFFICIAL NUMBER VISIBLE ON HULL. 46 C.F.R. 67.121
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 November 2000
Resolved 14 November 2006
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Danger Messages
Issued 12 October 2000 Resolved
VESSEL HAD NO BELL ON BOARD. 33 USC 2033
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 November 2000
Resolved 14 November 2006
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MRO Drug Free Certificates
Issued 12 October 2000 Resolved
NO DRUG OR ALACHOL POLICY ON BOARD VESSEL. 46 C.F.R. 16.205
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 November 2000
Resolved 14 November 2006

Casualty record · 4

14 March 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2025334
17 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3135829
19 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3267410
9 August 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3321751
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 · 2

MELISSA ANNE (2004), HARLAN RICHARDSON (2008). 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.