M/V TURQUOISE COAST

Towing Vessel · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

M/V TURQUOISE COAST is a 1992 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 63 inspections since 1992, most recently in March 2026, along with 7 deficiencies, 5 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 9 casualty investigations between 1994 and 2026.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 19 March 2026.

Built: 1992
Last inspected: 19 March 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 63
Deficiencies: 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: 1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties: 9 investigations · 1994–2026
Inspected with: 9 other vessels
Also recorded as: 2 other names

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 19 March 2026

Recorded inspections63

…physical examinations17

…administrative events14

…with no type recorded32

Deficiencies 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls 1 with no removal date recorded

Years with a record 27 calendar years (1992–2026)

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

981712

9053141

WDN5097

370701

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-370701

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)121.8 ft × 37.0 ft × 20.7 ft

Registered tonnagegross 199 / net 135

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)121.8 ft × 37.0 ft × 20.7 ft

ITC tonnagegross 591 / net 177

BuilderHALTER MARINE INC · ESCATAWPA, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1992

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portCHESAPEAKE CITY, MD

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 4 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it591 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
199 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
177 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
135 - 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.

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 9

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.

Inspection history · 63

19 March 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8329011

19 March 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8358210

2 March 2026 MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8312689

22 May 2025 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8141169

1 May 2023 MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7676872

14 April 2023 ISM Oversight · TPO Audit

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7670358

3 February 2023 Deficiency Check · Initial Certification · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7630621

14 July 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7506679

6 May 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7445234

10 December 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7366248

27 July 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7017630

9 June 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6972207

26 February 2020 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6916063

9 February 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6905488

8 February 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6908048

5 September 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6532634

26 July 2018 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6492091

25 July 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6517437

13 July 2017 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6205776

11 May 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6333323

3 August 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5214790

1 July 2015 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5169715

29 June 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5168350

29 June 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5177913

4 June 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5219182

30 April 2015 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5114266

24 April 2015 MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5110143

21 November 2013 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4756688

26 October 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4741504

25 October 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4741404

13 December 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4501423

17 April 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC CLEAT (WYTL 65615) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4289412

30 March 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4294841

3 February 2012 Administration

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4237547

8 April 2010 Administration

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3711786

14 May 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3475034

8 January 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2853151

8 January 2007 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2853567

29 December 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2847734

11 August 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2743925

7 April 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2627048

26 February 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2593394

3 February 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2578810

11 March 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2308265

27 May 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2079898

9 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1962312

18 November 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1950609

22 November 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1709287

28 October 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1697009

20 November 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC ADAK (WPB 1333) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1523964

8 November 2001 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1382431

13 October 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 98823

8 January 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 46996

15 December 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 26942

29 June 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 75384

7 October 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 396205

5 May 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 200943

5 May 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 757587

1 April 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 85002

15 June 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 367789

10 January 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 154015

14 January 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 355697

28 May 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 118241

Deficiency record · 7

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 19 March 2026 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. Sector New Orleans Duty Marine Inspector received notification that the M/V TURQUOISE COAST's starboard propeller became disconnected while underway due to unknown cause, resulting in loss of propulsion from their starboard engine. Vessel restricted from departing Belle Chasse Launch River Mile 75 until a transit plan is submitted to [email withheld] and approved by Coast Guard Sector New Orleans. 31MAR2026: Amended deficiency: Vessel is authorized one time transit to Poland Ave for lightering operations. Upon completion of lightering operations, vessel is authorized one time lightship transit to National Maintenance and Repair for vessel repairs. Both transits are to be conducted with tug assist as outlined in submitted transit plan. Vessel is restricted from all other movement until a TPO report attesting to complete and satisfactory repairs is submitted to and reviewed by Coast Guard Sector New Orleans.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 March 2026
Resolved 4 May 2026
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted the submitted RINA Class Report attesting to the re-fitting of the starboard tailshaft

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 22 May 2025 Resolved

An owner or operator of a U.S. flag vessel, which is subject to the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, (SOLAS), must be in compliance with the applicable requirements of SOLAS Chapter XI-1, SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code, part A. Ship Security Alert System cannot be tested without sending an alert. Vessel restricted to domestic voyages only.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 September 2025
Resolution: Tech cleared with report.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 27 July 2020 Resolved

All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the 50% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 Days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 October 2020
Resolved 10 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel was sold in October 2021. Vessel is currently under the owner/operator Dann Marine Towing, LC which is currently in compliance with the 2021 issued COI target percentage of 75%.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 26 July 2018 Resolved

Fire extinguisher in galley is not CG approved. Remove extinguisher and replace with CG approved fire extinguisher.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 August 2018
Resolved 5 September 2018
Resolution: New extinguisher is CG approved.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 26 July 2018 Resolved

Vsl is not able to conduct main engine high cooling water temp alarm. Provide means to conduct test to the satisfaction of attending MI.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 August 2018
Resolved 5 September 2018
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory testing of MDE High temp alarms

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 26 July 2018 Resolved

The starboard main engine has excessive exhaust leaks at multiple locations. Conduct repairs and test in the presence of CG MI.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 August 2018
Resolved 5 September 2018
Resolution: Conducted operational test of MDE. No exhaust leaks were found.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Distribution Panel Bus

Issued 8 January 2007 Resolved

Faulty control amplifier causing electrical shutdown of steering system.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 January 2007
Resolved 9 January 2007
Resolution: Third party technician replaced faulty control amplifier.

Casualty record · 9

10 January 1994Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 154015

26 February 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2593394

7 April 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2627048

21 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2830195

8 January 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2853151

30 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4294841

11 May 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6333323

25 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 6517437

19 March 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8358210

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

BARBARA E. BOUCHARD (1994–2018), BARBARA BOUCHARD (2006). 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.