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CHARLES JAMES
CHARLES JAMES is a 1985 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 51 inspections since 1992, most recently in November 2025, along with 6 deficiencies and 13 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2023.
Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 14 November 2025.
- Built
- 1985
- Last inspected
- 14 November 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 13 investigations · 2002–2023
Identity
693809
8980737 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WDB4781
264206
Flag
UNITED STATES
366902270
Maury page id
psix-264206
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded33
Years with a record
24 calendar years (1992–2025)
The 51 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)77.0 ft × 26.1 ft × 10.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 137 / net 93
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSOUTHERN SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION · SLIDEL, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1985
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portBOSTON, MA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 10 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it137 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
93 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
93 - 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.
Radio station licence
WDL3872MMSI 366902270 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 1 January 2020, expires 1 January 2030
WDB4781MMSI 366902270 · cancelled · voluntarily equipped · granted 4 May 2013, cancelled 23 December 2019
WSC3513MMSI 366867170 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 30 July 1997, cancelled 21 April 2004
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspected as a tow unit · 15
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.
EVENING TIDE Towing Vessel · MISLE 105448 · 3 November 2010 · activity 3917003THE BEATRICE Towing Vessel · MISLE 208640 · 3 November 2010 · activity 3917003GRAND REPUBLIC Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 609126 · 3 November 2010 · activity 3917003B. NO. 10 Tank Barge · MISLE 44640 · 16 May 2007 · activity 2932686CORNUCOPIA PRINCESS Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 49633 · 7 July 2006 · activity 2705749B. NO. 15 Tank Barge · MISLE 47068 · 21 September 2005 · activity 2499324B. NO. 10 Tank Barge · MISLE 44640 · 29 August 2005 · activity 2478687T B PELICAN Tank Barge · MISLE 52108 · 29 August 2005 · activity 2478687BRUCE A. MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 132193 · 29 August 2005 · activity 2478687B. NO. 10 Tank Barge · MISLE 44640 · 28 April 2005 · activity 2345521T B PELICAN Tank Barge · MISLE 52108 · 28 April 2005 · activity 2345521BRUCE A. MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 132193 · 28 April 2005 · activity 2345521B. NO. 15 Tank Barge · MISLE 47068 · 23 November 2004 · activity 2247148NATHAN G Towing Vessel · MISLE 149763 · 23 November 2004 · activity 2247148G.L. 31 Freight Barge · MISLE 47136 · 5 May 2003 · activity 1787435G.L. 31 Freight Barge · MISLE 47136 · 3 August 2002 · activity 1657251NEW YORK Industrial Vessel · MISLE 490524 · 3 August 2002 · activity 1657251B. NO. 65 Tank Barge · MISLE 45818 · 30 June 2002 · activity 1643338THE BEATRICE Towing Vessel · MISLE 208640 · 30 June 2002 · activity 1643338GATOR Tank Barge · MISLE 50897 · 29 May 1998 · activity 111683G. L. 91 Unclassified · MISLE 44045 · 7 March 1998 · activity 108996NICOLA LIZZA Freight Barge · MISLE 241766 · 18 June 1994 · activity 75978Inspection history · 51
14 November 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8251402
15 October 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8253117
16 January 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8015642
14 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8019771
6 March 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7881173
4 October 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7803197
21 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7691345
9 September 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7557154
28 July 2022
Deficiency Check · Drydock Extension · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7518645
5 October 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7323641
25 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7263677
18 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7219399
21 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7039055
14 July 2020
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7006261
26 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6794809
27 April 2015
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5111546
24 April 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5110054
24 April 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5111446
5 September 2013
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4707128
5 April 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3980212
3 November 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3917003
4 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3366767
16 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2932686
27 November 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2829355
7 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2705749
21 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2499324
29 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2478687
28 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2345521
27 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2362173
23 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2247148
9 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2213016
13 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2229904
30 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1973042
24 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1911834
23 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1911703
5 May 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1787435
3 August 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1657251
30 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1643338
28 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1624386
17 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 181631
14 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 682720
29 May 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 111683
7 March 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 108996
10 July 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 682711
2 July 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 69438
18 June 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 75978
8 April 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 682703
1 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 682699
26 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 160771
30 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 129652
10 June 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 686283
Deficiency record · 6
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 14 November 2025
Resolved
The fire main system must be charged, and sufficient pressure must be verified at the most remote and highest outlets. Port side fire hydrant standpipe had significant pinhole leak once energized. Adequate pressure was still delivered through the fire hose. Current standpipe appears to have past repairs, therefore crop and renew of entire standpipe is necessary for full permanent repair.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 14 November 2025
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)), and a flow rate of at least 300 liters per minute (lpm) (80 gallons per minute (gpm)). Pressure from the fire pump appeared adequate, however, pressure gauge on the fire pump itself would not give an accurate reading. It would not go above 10 psi. Replace pressure gauge on fire pump.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 14 October 2024
Resolved
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 is overdue for her Annual Inspection as of 13OCT24. Vessel must obtain a valid COI prior to conducting towing operations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessels Shore power indicator light and Port Generator light covers on the switchboard were missing. Replace light covers in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2023
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Electrical wire connections above the port engine was missing a cover on the junction box. Replace cover on junction box to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 4 October 2023
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 conditions. Notice raw gauge and jacket water gauge on the Port Engine were broken. Replace gauges in accordance with manufactures instructions.
Casualty record · 13
28 May 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1624386
13 February 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 2229904
23 November 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2247148
28 April 2005Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2345521
21 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2499324
7 July 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2705749
16 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2932686
4 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3366767
3 November 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3917003
24 April 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5111446
18 May 2021Routine · role: Alleged Pollution Source · activity 7219399
25 June 2021Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 7263677
21 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7691345
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 2
ARTHUR F. ZEMAN, JR. (2002), MEGAN MCALLISTER (2004–2015). 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.