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TENNESSEE MERCHANT

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

TENNESSEE MERCHANT is a 1985 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 62 inspections since 1991, most recently in June 2025, along with 4 deficiencies and 17 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2026.

Records from 1991 to 2026. Most recent: casualty investigation, 23 July 2026.

Built
1985
Last inspected
24 June 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
62
Deficiencies
4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
17 investigations · 2005–2026
Inspected with
21 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
685581
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDC3208
MISLE id
263074
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-263074

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.

Inspections, by type

Recorded inspections62
…physical examinations7
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded49
Years with a record 26 calendar years (1991–2025)
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. What Maury does not do.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)121.5 ft × 33.7 ft × 10.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 514 / net 349
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderST LOUIS SHIP · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1985
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 8 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it514 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
349 - 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 21

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.

ACBL3433 Freight Barge · MISLE 1377029 · 3 March 2023 · activity 7650427M/GX 754 Freight Barge · MISLE 1660801 · 3 March 2023 · activity 7650427BASIN ENDEAVOR Towing Vessel · MISLE 139807 · 30 June 2019 · activity 6777841AEP 7132 Freight Barge · MISLE 984123 · 30 June 2019 · activity 6777841CHEM 442 Tank Barge · MISLE 338533 · 28 November 2013 · activity 4764841CHEM 435 Tank Barge · MISLE 338534 · 28 November 2013 · activity 4764841CHEM 444 Tank Barge · MISLE 387256 · 28 November 2013 · activity 4764841LOUISIANA SUNDAY Towing Vessel · MISLE 199076 · 23 April 2012 · activity 4293659ACL 96023 Freight Barge · MISLE 441913 · 23 April 2012 · activity 4293659MMI 3018 Tank Barge · MISLE 921 · 3 June 2011 · activity 4069964LASM-47 Tank Barge · MISLE 922 · 3 June 2011 · activity 4069964CHEM 3200 Tank Barge · MISLE 7958 · 3 June 2011 · activity 4069964MELISSA LYNN Towing Vessel · MISLE 438566 · 3 June 2011 · activity 4069964ERNEST MARTIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 69271 · 12 November 2009 · activity 3632774CELESTE M HARRISON Towing Vessel · MISLE 70932 · 12 November 2009 · activity 3632774MICHAEL A NADICKSBERND Towing Vessel · MISLE 52991 · 27 February 2009 · activity 3426286CC-133 Tank Barge · MISLE 41335 · 18 July 2006 · activity 2716663DM 4907 Tank Barge · MISLE 797276 · 3 August 2005 · activity 2455936STC 407 Freight Barge · MISLE 47817 · 9 December 2004 · activity 2263060CHEM 306 Freight Barge · MISLE 47794 · 19 October 2004 · activity 2280545ACBL 1982 Freight Barge · MISLE 144464 · 16 October 1993 · activity 69280

Inspection history · 62

24 June 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8166358
4 April 2024 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7877695
6 June 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7704294
3 March 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7650427
15 March 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7412253
23 June 2021 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7234422
30 June 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6777841
13 June 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6728648
19 April 2019 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6664423
6 March 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6637058
24 March 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6393285
27 February 2018 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6362143
15 October 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5743690
28 November 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4764841
11 March 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4548011
7 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4339172
5 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4334899
5 May 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4305090
23 April 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4293659
23 March 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4270204
12 September 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4145256
3 June 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4069964
7 April 2011 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3983256
9 February 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3942150
5 January 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3926680
6 June 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3766993
12 November 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3632774
18 March 2009 Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3435756
16 March 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3442762
27 February 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3426286
19 May 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2936549
16 May 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2939086
14 May 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2930237
14 December 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2840177
13 December 2006 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2839792
13 December 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2840934
18 July 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2716663
6 June 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2671706
3 April 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2615529
31 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2480239
9 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2457193
3 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2455936
9 December 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2263060
19 October 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2280545
8 September 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2190483
23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1984679
15 November 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 680181
31 October 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 101904
13 August 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 68449
27 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 91685
28 May 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 179818
19 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 47988
25 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5311
18 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 657260
10 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 397341
8 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 179185
8 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 223736
3 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 134393
16 October 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 69280
24 May 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114342
14 May 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 123946
9 October 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 80618

Deficiency record · 4

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly. Vessel suffered loss of electrical power from port generator. Operator is still required to make repairs to port generator in concurrence with cited regulation. Vessel's TPO is required to review repairs and clear the deficiency and make notification to the Duty Marine Inspector. 46CFR 143.400(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 6 June 2023
Resolution: Recieved TPO report. Broken sensor replaced.
Documentation
Issued 10 November 1996 Resolved
The M/V TENNESSEE MERCHANT a vessel of over 300 gross tons and whose operator is not the owner did not have the original or copy of the demise charter-party or any other document that demonstrated that the operator wasin fact, the operators designated on the certificate.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 December 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Engineering
Issued 10 November 1996 Resolved
The M/V TENNESSEE MERCHANT a vessel of over 300 gross tons built after June30, 1974 did not have a 1/2 barrel capacity fixed containment around the port and starboard fill pipes as required.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 December 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Documentation
Issued 10 November 1996 Resolved
The M/V TENNESSEE MERCHANT a vessel of over 300 gross tons did not have theoriginal Certificate of Financial Responsibility as required, the captain was only able to produce a certified copy.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 December 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past

Casualty record · 17

3 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 2455936
31 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2480239
6 June 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2671706
19 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2936549
27 February 2009Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3426286
12 November 2009Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3632774
5 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3926680
9 February 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3942150
3 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4069964
7 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4339172
11 March 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4548011
28 November 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4764841
24 March 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 6393285
13 June 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6728648
30 June 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6777841
3 March 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7650427
23 July 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8449447
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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