TOMMY GALE

Towing Vessel · Built 1990s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

Built: 1995
Last inspected: 16 October 2025
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 54
Deficiencies: 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 35 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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 16 October 2025

Recorded inspections54

…physical examinations16

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded36

Deficiencies 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 27 calendar years (1995–2025)

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

1026248

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WDL4387

413180

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-413180

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)70.0 ft × 28.0 ft × 10.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 131 / net 105

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJOHN BLUEWORTH MARINE INC · PASADENA, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1995

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portSAVANNAH, GA

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 12 August 2025 · expires 30 September 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 it131 - Simplified, Gross Ton
105 - 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.

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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 35

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 · 54

16 October 2025 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8253938

7 May 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8131661

19 March 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8096297

9 December 2024 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8045172

22 October 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8023303

27 April 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7904543

26 March 2024 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7875362

24 April 2023 MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7658151

20 April 2022 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7408489

14 April 2021 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7144678

15 June 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6979218

13 May 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6959796

6 May 2020 Initial Certification · DAPI Audit · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6941273

3 December 2019 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6866426

4 December 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6052261

22 February 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5073353

29 March 2014 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4826154

22 March 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4821272

29 November 2012 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4493410

21 December 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4213323

20 December 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3913973

25 September 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3857973

2 September 2010 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3840619

30 August 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3845954

10 January 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3663399

17 May 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3481167

15 May 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3477763

13 October 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3344355

5 February 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3142896

13 September 2007 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3057424

12 September 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3065266

19 August 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3032270

27 October 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2543794

8 July 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2475386

15 January 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2286141

4 September 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2186337

26 July 2004 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2146060

29 January 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2025391

24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996250

26 February 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1758861

22 December 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1726700

5 December 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1717805

8 August 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1658352

18 July 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 538693

28 April 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 141219

9 February 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 142418

6 December 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 142653

9 August 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 431620

2 September 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 70890

2 February 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 173511

8 June 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 405160

18 March 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 216146

12 March 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 108490

20 May 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 77317

Deficiency record · 13

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm

Issued 9 December 2024 Resolved

The light associated to the General Alarm did not work. Vessel is replacing today.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 December 2024
Resolved 21 December 2024

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 24 April 2023 Resolved

Each towing vessel must have a fire detection system installed to detect fires in the engine room and other locations. During a test of the fire detection system, the alarm reset would not function as designed and had to be secured from the breaker panel. The heat detectors were tested twice and each time, the only means to silence the alarm was to secure the power. Make proper repairs to the FDS in accordance with manufacturers instructions and demonstrate proper operation of the same to an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector and no later than May 01, 2023.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2023
Resolved 20 June 2023
Resolution: Received a technicians report from Coastal Empire Fire and Security stating that the Fire Detection System was fully functional and operating as designed.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts

Issued 24 April 2023 Resolved

Each life raft on a towing vessel must be stowed in a float free arrangement. During an inspection of the life raft, the stowage was not in a float free arrangement. According to the Towing Vessel Record, the inspection of the life raft and stowage was completed numerous times since the life raft was serviced in January 2023. The Coast Guard demonstrated the proper method of securing the life raft in its cradle and attaching the weak link. In addition, provided the company with visual aids on the proper arrangement. Item was corrected on the spot.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 April 2023
Resolved 24 April 2023
Resolution: Crew was gathered around raft and stowage and float free arrangement was demonstrated.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 24 April 2023 Resolved

sers must always maintain their Automatic Identification System in an effective operating condition and ensure the accuracy of all broadcasted dynamic, static and voyage information in accordance with 33 CFR 164.46(d). This vessel currently is transmitting a wrong IMO Number. Update the broadcast information on the AIS to include the correct IMO Number. Corrected on the spot

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 April 2023
Resolved 24 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel representative programed in the IMO number utilizing the U.S. Coast Guard AIS Encoding Guide.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Minimum Safe Manning Document

Issued 6 May 2020 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2020
Resolved 6 July 2020
Resolution: The vessel representative provided Objective Evidence in the form of an MRO Letter dated June 19, 2020 for a pre-employment test with negative results.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Minimum Safe Manning Document

Issued 6 May 2020 Resolved

A towing vessel must maintain a Towing Vessel Record (TVR) and include chronological events as required in accordance with 46 CFR 140.915. During the review of the Vessel's TVR, entries were missing and incomplete for the Navigational Assessment (46 CFR 140.635), the inspection and testing of the fixed fire extinguishing system and fire detection systems (46 CFR 142.240) and the maintenance, inspection and testing of all lifesaving equipment (46 CFR 141.235). All required entries need to be updated and captured in the TVR to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 5, 2020.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2020
Resolved 8 June 2020
Resolution: Scanned copies of the required missing entries in the Towing Vessel Record (TVR) were provided demonstrating objective evidence that navigational assessments, test of fire extinguishing and detection systems and inspection and maintenance of lifesaving ap

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training

Issued 6 May 2020 Resolved

n accordance with 46 CFR 140.500, the owner or managing operator must implement and maintain a Health and Safety Plan and must document compliance with the plan and maintain all records. During a review of the Company's Health and Safety Plan, there was no record of each crew member's training and awareness of the Health and Safety Plan (46 CFR 140.515(f)). Familiarization and training is to be provided for all crew and the required entries need to be updated and captured in the company records to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 5, 2020.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2020
Resolved 8 June 2020
Resolution: Scanned copies of the required missing entries in the Health and Safety Plan familiarization and training of all crew were provided demonstrating objective evidence that the training and familiarization was completed.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 6 May 2020 Resolved

Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification that an emergency condition exists through audible and visual alarms at the operating station in accordance with 46 CFR 143.230. During a test of the alarms, the vessel had visual alarms but there was no audible alarm to alert the Master of an emergency condition at the operating station (46 CFR 143.230(b)(1)). Ensure all required alarms provide both visual and audible warnings to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 5, 2020.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2020
Resolved 15 June 2020
Resolution: The vessel representative provided Objective Evidence in the form of photographs and a signed statement that all the corrective action was taken and meets the applicable regulations.

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Dangerous areas

Issued 6 May 2020 Resolved

Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products on board a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use in accordance with 46 CFR 142.225. There were two (2) five gallon cans with gasoline stored underneath the overhang on the aft deck of the vessel. These cans must be properly stored in a designated storage room or cabinet to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 5, 2020.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 6 May 2020 Resolved

Each towing vessel fitted with an installed bilge pump and piping system must have a check/foot valve installed on the suction side that prevents unintended back flooding through the bilge piping in accordance with 46 CFR 143.275. During a test of the vessel bilge dewatering system, there was no foot/check valve installed. Properly install a foot/check valve on the suction side of the bilge piping to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 5, 2020.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2020
Resolved 13 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel Representative provided Objective Evidence utilizing photographs of the installation of a check valve in the suction side of the bilge foot valve.

14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage comminuting and disinfecting system

Issued 6 May 2020 Resolved

The type and quantity of chemicals that are required to operate the device are provided by the manufacturer in accordance with 33 CFR 159.57(a)(5). The vessel was not adhering to the manufacturers instructions for operating the system as they were using the wrong additive (RID-X) and the wrong chlorinating tablets (pool grade). The instruction manual stated that the additive to be used is SDE 340 and only waste water treatment chlorinating tablets are to be used. Provide the proper chemicals and ensure the Marine Sanitation device is operated in accordance with the manufacturers instructions to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector no later than June 5, 2020.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2020
Resolved 13 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel Representative provided Objective Evidence utilizing photographs and the invoice for the purchase of the chemicals for the MSD as per the manufacterer's instructions.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)

Issued 8 June 1997 Resolved

Vessel's log book did not have the required tests and inspections entered._x001C_33cfr164.78(b)

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 June 1997
Resolved 2 September 2010
Resolution: Vessel properly conducts and logs required tests & inspections.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts

Issued 8 June 1997 Resolved

Marine charts of local area were not corrected. 33cfr164.72 (b) (1)

Condition: Unknown
Due 7 August 1997
Resolved 2 September 2010
Resolution: Vessels navigation pubs are up to date, including Local Notice to Mariner''s.

Recorded names · 1

MISS SUSAN (2002–2014). 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

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