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JOEL SMITH

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

JOEL SMITH is a 1992 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 46 inspections since 1994, most recently in September 2025, along with 12 deficiencies and 11 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2024.

Records from 1994 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 September 2025.

Built
1992
Last inspected
8 September 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
46
Deficiencies
12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
11 investigations · 2005–2024
Inspected with
29 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
984928
IMO number
8644424
Call sign
WDB2350
MISLE id
374978
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-374978

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations8
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded35
Years with a record 21 calendar years (1994–2025)
The 46 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)78.0 ft × 28.0 ft × 10.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 146 / net 117
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderACADIAN SHIPYARD, INC · BOURG, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1992
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portHOUSTON, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 11 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
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 it146 - Simplified, Gross Ton
117 - 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 29

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.

TTT 320 Tank Barge · MISLE 470338 · 15 June 2024 · activity 7947205TTT 330 Tank Barge · MISLE 470204 · 24 October 2022 · activity 7614281CHEM 3702 Tank Barge · MISLE 878041 · 24 October 2022 · activity 7614281MEGAN ELIZABETH Towing Vessel · MISLE 1219377 · 24 October 2022 · activity 7614281MMLP 313 Tank Barge · MISLE 931658 · 26 April 2018 · activity 6404535MMLP 314 Tank Barge · MISLE 931659 · 26 April 2018 · activity 6404535MISS FAYE Towing Vessel · MISLE 81626 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661MRS. BAYE Towing Vessel · MISLE 92681 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661ELIN GERTRUDE Towing Vessel · MISLE 102437 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661K LORRAINE Towing Vessel · MISLE 102907 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661BRANTLEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 131754 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661TEXAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 153795 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661MRS P Towing Vessel · MISLE 174913 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661MISS LORIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 192234 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661CROWN STAR Towing Vessel · MISLE 195941 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661MARTIN CHALLENGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 453873 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661GONSOULIN 305 Tank Barge · MISLE 50771 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3362280MYSTIC BAYOU 307 Tank Barge · MISLE 52305 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3362280GONSOULIN 306 Tank Barge · MISLE 52339 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3362280DIXIE VALOUR Towing Vessel · MISLE 91195 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3362280CREOLE RIVERS Towing Vessel · MISLE 156804 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3362280KIRBY 28021 Tank Barge · MISLE 512460 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3362280KIRBY 28060 Tank Barge · MISLE 666436 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3362280MMLP 315 Tank Barge · MISLE 929954 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3362280MMLP 316 Tank Barge · MISLE 929955 · 12 November 2008 · activity 3362280MGM 3002 Tank Barge · MISLE 400018 · 26 June 2006 · activity 2691896MGM 3001 Tank Barge · MISLE 400030 · 26 June 2006 · activity 2691896MGM 501 Tank Barge · MISLE 429920 · 30 July 2005 · activity 2452347MGM 502 Tank Barge · MISLE 429921 · 30 July 2005 · activity 2452347MGM 3002 Tank Barge · MISLE 400018 · 10 June 2005 · activity 2399438MGM 3001 Tank Barge · MISLE 400030 · 10 June 2005 · activity 2399438MGM 3001 Tank Barge · MISLE 400030 · 13 December 2004 · activity 2258574MGM 3002 Tank Barge · MISLE 400018 · 11 July 2001 · activity 148721MGM 3002 Tank Barge · MISLE 400018 · 24 December 2000 · activity 15092MGM 3002 Tank Barge · MISLE 400018 · 24 July 1996 · activity 112246MGM 3001 Tank Barge · MISLE 400030 · 24 July 1996 · activity 112246

Inspection history · 46

8 September 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8230751
15 June 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7947205
6 November 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7820902
24 October 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7583190
24 October 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7614281
24 May 2022 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7458407
28 June 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6729013
26 April 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6404535
29 March 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6381728
29 March 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6410085
5 January 2018 MTSA Verification · Administration · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6333066
2 May 2014 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4849187
18 September 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4444435
18 October 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4175499
30 March 2011 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3982009
16 September 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Suspension & Revocation National Center of Expertise · Activity 3595661
12 November 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3362280
15 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3303872
9 November 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3099581
26 June 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2691896
3 June 2006 Uninspected Other · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2670633
16 May 2006 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2650839
30 July 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2452347
10 June 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2399438
1 March 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2301551
28 February 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2300749
22 February 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2299732
10 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2276761
20 December 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2262944
13 December 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2258317
13 December 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2258574
5 May 2004 Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2059830
7 April 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Pascagoula · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1770139
19 January 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1733990
14 January 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1732894
4 September 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Gulfport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1670868
11 July 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 148721
8 February 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Destin · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1521786
24 December 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 15092
21 October 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 468114
24 July 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 112246
27 July 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 465341
5 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 700500
13 April 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 661579
11 April 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 122215
11 April 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188845

Deficiency record · 12

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 24 October 2022 Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation; (2) Be suitable for route and service; and (3) Have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. Vessel lost steering capabilities.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 October 2022
Resolution: TPO provided objective evidence that repairs were completed.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Ring Bouys Missing Vessel Name
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2006
Resolution: Crew members stenciled the vessels name on all the Ring Bouys on board.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Starboard side water activated light on lifering is not working.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 May 2006
Resolved 17 May 2006
Resolution: New Light was on board and installed.
Lifesaving › Work Vest › Quantity
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Not enough approved work vest on board.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2006
Resolution: New work vest for all crew members on board.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Label on MSD designating type missing or incorrect.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2006
Resolution: Valve was chained and locked until vessel gets to dry dock to put new system in.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Placard for instructions on MSD missing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 May 2006
Resolved 2 June 2006
Resolution: New MSD installed, Instructions Posted
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Port side steering ram leaking
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 May 2006
Resolved 2 June 2006
Resolution: Ram replaced
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Flame Screens
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Flame Screens on fuel vents are rusted and worn.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 16 June 2006
Resolved 2 June 2006
Resolution: Flame screens replaced
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Light Covers in engine room need to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 23 May 2006
Resolved 2 June 2006
Resolution: New light covers installed
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Work Orders have not been addressed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 16 June 2006
Resolved 2 June 2006
Resolution: All workorders have been addressed
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Water was found in the Stern Voids.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2006
Resolution: Vessel pumped out the water in the stern voids.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Bilge Monitor
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Excessive oil was found in the bilge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2006
Resolution: The oil was pumped out of the bilge and slop tank.

Casualty record · 11

10 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2276761
10 June 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 2399438
30 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2452347
26 June 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2691896
9 November 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3099581
15 August 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3303872
12 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3362280
29 March 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6410085
26 April 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6404535
24 October 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7614281
15 June 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7947205
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.