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DOROTHY L
DOROTHY L is a 1991 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 1997, most recently in February 2024, along with 19 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2011.
Records from 1997 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 8 February 2024.
- Built
- 1991
- Last inspected
- 8 February 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2011
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 February 2024
…with no type recorded9
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
15 calendar years (1997–2024)
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
973156
WDI7891
359953
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-359953
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 83 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSUPERIOR MARINE WAYS INC · SOUTH POINT OH, UNITED STATES · built 1991
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portHUNTINGTON, WV
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 19 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 it83 - Simplified, Gross Ton
66 - Simplified, Net Ton
66 - Simplified, 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 6
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.
JINCY Towing Vessel · MISLE 178011 · 3 February 2015 · activity 5063186MISS MAE Towing Vessel · MISLE 89797 · 18 May 2011 · activity 4015596ENID DIBERT Towing Vessel · MISLE 442707 · 18 May 2011 · activity 4015596WILLIAM B Towing Vessel · MISLE 131741 · 24 June 1999 · activity 19562ING 5104 Freight Barge · MISLE 205072 · 24 June 1999 · activity 19562ABC 9005 Freight Barge · MISLE 339311 · 24 June 1999 · activity 19562Inspection history · 20
8 February 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7862731
23 August 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7541250
9 August 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7281863
2 September 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7050049
24 April 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6669153
18 April 2018
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6394663
27 March 2018
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6380314
15 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5834661
11 December 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5779668
3 February 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5063186
17 May 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4315051
12 October 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4170117
18 May 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4015596
29 April 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3730807
22 January 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3398508
22 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3401992
15 August 2002
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1666845
25 June 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 430063
24 June 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 19562
8 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 36752
Deficiency record · 19
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have high-level bilge alarm. No bilge alarm was present. Bilge alarm must be installed. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(5) Vessel is restricted to the dock till prove proper operation of bilge alarm.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
At least 2 lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light. 2 out of the 2 lifebuoys onboard did not have a floating electric water light. Provide 2 floating electric lights for 2 lifebuoys. 46 CFR 141.360(c)(2)
Vessel is restricted to daylight operations only
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
The master of each vessel must ensure that each crewmember participates in firefighting drills and receives instructions at least once each month. Vessel did not have any documentation of fire drills performed for the last 3 months. Provide documentation of fire drills or perform drill and document.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry up-to-date charts, maps and publications. The light list on the vessel was dated for 2018. Vessel must update light list to the 2019 publication.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigational assessment prior to getting underway. Vessel Officer in Charge did not complete a navigational assessment prior to getting underway. Provide documentation of recent navigational assessments
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
A vessel on a rivers route must carry 3 day and 3 night visual distress signals. Vessel did not have the required day and night visual distress signals. Supply the vessel with adequate number of visual distress signals
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The fire detection remote indicator panel in the pilothouse did not work as designed when testing the pull station in the engine room. Ensure remote panel in pilothouse correctly indicates location of fire.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least two portable, battery-powered lights. One must be located in the pilothouse and the other at the access to the engine room. Vessel did not have portable battery-powered lights in the engine room or in the pilothouse. Provide lights for both locations
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must minimize fire and shock hazards. Found stray wire on battery in box forward of port generator. Properly secure wire to minimize shock hazard
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be permanently attached. The semi-portable fire extinguisher was attached used a synthetic ratchet strap. Replace synthetic strap with a chain.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Each distribution panel or switchboard must be totally enclosed and of the dead front type. Switchboard in upper portion of engine room had an open and missing indicator light. Replace cover for light.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Each distribution panel or switchboard must have nonconductive mats or grating on the deck in front of each panel. No nonconductive mats or grating installed. Install nonconductive mats or grating
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least one fire axe that is readily accessible for use on the exterior of the vessel. Found broken fire axe mounted on port tow knee, additional fire axe on superstructure found. Remove or replace fire axe on port tow knee.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must minimize fire and shock hazards. Found broken electrical fitting with exposed wiring in forward hold. Properly secure wire to minimize shock hazard
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Each type I lifejacket must be marked with the name of the vessel, and have attached a light and whistle. 4 type I lifejackets found in a container on 2nd deck without markings or attachments. Mark as required and add attachments as required.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Stowage positions for lifejackets must be marked with the minnimum quantity and identity. 4 type I lifejackets found in a container that was not marked. Mark as required.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 24 April 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel mist be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit. The kit found onboard has expired items inside. Replace kit or expired items.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Oil Discharge Placard
Issued 15 August 2002
Resolved
Vessel did not have Oil Discharge Placard.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Garbage Placard
Issued 15 August 2002
Resolved
Vessel did not have Garbage Placard.
Casualty record · 1
18 May 2011Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4015596
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
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.