Records from 1995 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 11 October 2024.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)59.1 ft × 20.3 ft × 7.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 80 / net 54
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderADAMS SHIPYARD INC · LAROSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1958
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portST AUGUSTINE, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, Bowaters
DocumentationValid · issued 7 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it80 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
54 - 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 September 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.
Inspection history · 24
11 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8017937
4 December 2023
Administrative Inspection · Appeal
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7850412
26 November 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7850428
19 May 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7201588
28 April 2021
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7185025
14 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6511390
8 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Pensacola · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6409896
26 November 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4492126
6 April 2012
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4293875
29 March 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2904478
22 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Mayport · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2875953
22 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2876024
22 February 2007
Annual Inspection · Hawser Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2877909
6 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2123804
25 June 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2116563
27 November 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC THETIS (WMEC 910) · Activity 1512953
3 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38573
25 June 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 178251
4 April 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 683838
28 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 161226
22 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 78997
20 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 123117
15 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 170892
4 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 69601
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 11 October 2024
No resolution recorded
A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by § 136.202.
Rectify prior to towing. Rectify prior to departure.
46 CFR 136.200(a), 705c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with
Applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, including section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1321);Applicable sections of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.); and Parts 151, 155, and 156, of 33 CFR, as applicable. Vessel had bilge pumps installed in bilge that automatically pumped oily water
overboard.
46 CFR 140.655(a)(1)(2)(3)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Please see narrative which discusses path forward and documents which contain workboat determination
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following:
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from
accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and
liquids insofar as practicable. Bilge had excessive
amount of oily water in vicinity of bilge pumps.
46 CFR 142.220(a)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Please see narrative which discusses path forward and documents which contain workboat determination
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine. Fuel shut off(s) were inoperable
46 CFR 143.260
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Please see narrative which discusses path forward and documents which contain workboat determination
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery must be protected by guard or rail. Missing guards on rotating machinery.
46 CFR 144.820
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Please see narrative which discusses path forward and documents which contain workboat determination
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Unless it is determined to be necessary by the cognizant OCMI under §141.225, or a TSMS applicable to the towing vessel, each towing vessel that operates solely on rivers need not carry survival craft if it carries a 406 MHz Cat 1 EPIRB meeting 47 CFR part 80. EPIRB registration expired.
46 CFR 141.305(d)(3)(i)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Please see narrative which discusses path forward and documents which contain workboat determination
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and
annular space around funnels and other openings into
such spaces. Vessel had no means to secure natural
ventilation to engine room.
46 CFR 144.605
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Please see narrative which discusses path forward and documents which contain workboat determination
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Flammable and combustible products must not be stored in machinery spaces unless they are stored in a suitable container that meets the requirements of 142.225 of this subchapter. Flammable and combustible products stowed throughout engine room.
46 CFR 143.220
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Please see narrative which discusses path forward and documents which contain workboat determination
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Every towing vessel of at least 8 meters (26 feet) in length, measured from end to end over the deck (excluding sheer), must be under the direction and control of a person holding a MMC endorsed as master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels or as master or mate of vessels of greater than 200 gross register tons, holding a completed Towing Officer Assessment Record. Captain was not properly endorsed to serve in capacity of Master.
46 CFR 15.535(b)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Please see narrative which discusses path forward and documents which contain workboat determination
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 April 2021
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 circumstances. MI's noted significant leak in STBD shaft seals approx 1 Gallon per min.
46 CFR 143.205
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Please see narrative which discusses path forward and documents which contain workboat determination
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down flooding and progressive flooding. Weather tight enclosures not weather tight causing water intrusion into engine room space.
46 CFR 140.610
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Please see narrative which discusses path forward and documents which contain workboat determination
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Inaccurate Zero Length and beam. (2) Inaccurate Draft
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 September 2018
Resolved 6 March 2019
Resolution: Owner reported AIS discrepancies corrected. Used NAVCEN to verify accuracy of vessel's AIS broadcast.