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NRC DEFENDER

Oil Recovery · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 1950s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named NRC DEFENDER

NRC DEFENDER is a 1958 oil recovery. The Coast Guard has recorded 67 inspections since 1982, most recently in February 2026, along with 39 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2005.

Records from 1982 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 4 February 2026.

Built: 1958
Last inspected: 4 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 67
Deficiencies: 39 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2005
Inspected with: 7 other vessels

Identity

277563

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WCB9039

43614

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

303211000

Maury page id

psix-43614

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations48

…administrative events8

…with no type recorded11

Years with a record 36 calendar years (1982–2026)

The 67 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 Miscellaneous Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1979.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)198.0 ft × 46.0 ft × 12.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 942 / net 942

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderG B ZIGLER CO · MERMENTAU, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1958

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionNot recorded

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portPHILADELPHIA, PA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 16 April 2026 · expires 28 February 2027

Service, as the file records itOil Recovery

Hull formunknown (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it942 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
942 - 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

WCB9039MMSI 303211000 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 19 September 2018, expires 8 November 2028

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 · 7

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.

NRC VALIANT Tank Barge · MISLE 44243 · 22 August 2006 · activity 2756514 DBL 151 Tank Barge · MISLE 52849 · 22 August 2006 · activity 2756514 DBL 152 Freight Barge · MISLE 53243 · 22 August 2006 · activity 2756514 LANA ROSE Towing Vessel · MISLE 53551 · 22 August 2006 · activity 2756514 REBEL Towing Vessel · MISLE 139008 · 22 August 2006 · activity 2756514 MR. TWO HOOKS Unclassified · MISLE 463713 · 22 August 2006 · activity 2756514 NRC VALIANT Tank Barge · MISLE 44243 · 11 November 2005 · activity 2542007 DBL 151 Tank Barge · MISLE 52849 · 11 November 2005 · activity 2542007 DBL 152 Freight Barge · MISLE 53243 · 11 November 2005 · activity 2542007 LANA ROSE Towing Vessel · MISLE 53551 · 11 November 2005 · activity 2542007 REBEL Towing Vessel · MISLE 139008 · 11 November 2005 · activity 2542007 MR. TWO HOOKS Unclassified · MISLE 463713 · 11 November 2005 · activity 2542007 CHAMPION Towing Vessel · MISLE 91578 · 14 December 1992 · activity 51049 CHAMPION Towing Vessel · MISLE 91578 · 22 April 1992 · activity 143809

Inspection history · 67

4 February 2026 Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8300783

19 November 2025 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8259953

4 November 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8029167

2 February 2024 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7861409

2 November 2023 Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7819476

15 November 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7594717

18 October 2021 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7335678

14 January 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7125146

16 November 2020 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7096722

4 November 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6849146

16 January 2019 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6611199

22 October 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6566096

15 November 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6297390

28 October 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6031422

8 January 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5794084

3 November 2015 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5756129

21 October 2014 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4999742

3 March 2014 Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4809304

3 November 2010 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3903407

7 November 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3358536

10 March 2008 Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3162584

15 November 2007 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3095956

7 November 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3075818

26 October 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2808492

25 October 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2807429

22 August 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2756514

6 March 2006 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2597009

11 November 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2542007

8 November 2005 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2530584

15 September 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2493059

3 November 2004 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2234319

3 November 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2235321

15 July 2004 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2134256

3 November 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1941176

18 February 2003 Hull Examination · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1749340

6 November 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1704376

7 December 2001 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1075992

6 November 2001 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1458952

22 February 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1429487

17 November 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1437635

24 March 1999 Administrative

Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1113939

19 November 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1420022

23 March 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1404551

24 November 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1388413

21 November 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 786478

2 December 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1378003

16 February 1996 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1458295

6 December 1994 Deadweight Survey · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1430074

5 December 1994 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 871267

12 August 1993 Permit to Proceed

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1356382

16 February 1993 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1422205

15 December 1992 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1143116

14 December 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 51049

22 April 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 143809

24 February 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1259716

13 February 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 943280

25 February 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 526974

8 February 1991 Examination of Repairs · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 912162

29 October 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 534662

1 March 1990 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 907328

8 January 1987 Administrative

Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1010023

10 June 1986 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 987457

18 May 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 487807

18 May 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1298285

19 November 1985 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 995560

8 November 1983 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1278517

22 October 1982 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1272540

Deficiency record · 39

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 19 November 2025 Resolved

All tanks not vented to atmosphere must be constructed and tested in accordance with part 54 of this subchapter. Generator fuel tank had missing fuel vent. 46 CFR 31.30-1 46 CFR 58.50-10(c)(3)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 March 2026
Resolution: Fuel tank replaced with proper venting.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo tank vent system

Issued 19 November 2025 Resolved

The pressure vacuum relief valve shall be of a type and size approved by the Commandant for the purpose Intended. The tank flame screens on 1P, 2S, 3P, and 5P were not in serviceable condition. 46 CFR 32.20-5

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 22 December 2025
Resolution: Identified tanks had new flame screens satisfactorily installed.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges

Issued 19 November 2025 Resolved

An offshore oil barge with a cargo capacity of 250 or more barrels must have – a mechanical means of closing each drain and scupper within the coaming. Scupper plugs were missing throughout the barge’s containment openings. 33 CFR 155.310(d)(2)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 22 December 2025
Resolution: New mechanically fastened plugs for containment installed.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 19 November 2025 Resolved

When the vessel is underway, the EPIRB must be stowed in its float-free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation and be mounted in a manner so that it will float free if the vessel sinks. 46 CFR 31.36-1 46 CFR 199.510

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 November 2025
Resolution: New hydrostatic release properly installed.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 19 November 2025 Resolved

To enhance protection of life and property it is mandatory that each 406.0-406.1 MHz EPIRB be registered with NOAA before installation and that information be kept up-to-date. Barges EPIRB registration reflects incorrect 12 man capacity, correct to 16. 46 CFR 31.36-1 46 CFR 199.510 46 CFR 80.1061(f)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 November 2025
Resolution: New EPIRB registrated updated.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 13 November 2019 Resolved

Vessel stern light was battery operated. Battery located in hazardous location, vessel representative removed battery.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 13 November 2019
Resolution: Battery was removed during the inspection.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)

Issued 22 October 2018 Resolved

Remote manual pull stop for prime mover cargo pump inoperable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: cable maintenance performed.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 22 October 2018 Resolved

Flame screens for ullage opening holed.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Replaced

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage

Issued 22 October 2018 Resolved

Openings in handrails cannot be secured when not in use.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 November 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep. installed shackles to secure hand rail chains.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 21 October 2014 Resolved

Fuel hoses on hydraulic engine were cracked and unserviceable. Replace with J1942 compliant hoses.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 October 2014
Resolved 27 October 2014
Resolution: All hoses were replaced with approved J1942 hoses.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Lights

Issued 21 October 2014 Resolved

Batteries were expired in all of the lifejacket lights. Replace and ensure all lights are operational.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 October 2014
Resolved 27 October 2014
Resolution: Batteries were replaced in all lifejacket lights. All tested sat.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight

Issued 21 October 2014 Resolved

Waterlight battery was expired, replace with approved screw type battery.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 October 2014
Resolved 27 October 2014
Resolution: Battery was replaced and operated satisfactorily.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket

Issued 21 October 2014 Resolved

Fire extinguisher was improperly mounted. Mount fire extinguisher in approved bracket.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 October 2014
Resolved 27 October 2014
Resolution: Fire extinguisher was properly mounted in an approved marine bracket.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)

Issued 3 March 2014 Resolved

The vessel representitive could not produce the original COD. Provide COD prior to vessel operation.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 20 March 2014
Resolved 7 March 2014
Resolution: Verified NVDC issued a COD on 18FEB2014 in MISLE. MISLE displayed an invalid COD until today.

Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Fixed Containment

Issued 3 March 2014 Resolved

Provide mechanical closures for fixed containment IAW 33CFR155.310

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 March 2014
Resolved 11 March 2014

Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures

Issued 3 March 2014 Resolved

Vessel did not have complete transfer procedures IAW 33CFR155.720

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 March 2014
Resolved 11 March 2014

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping

Issued 3 March 2014 Resolved

Vessel cargo piping was not stenciled with the date of the most current Hydrostatic test IAW 33CFR155.800

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 20 March 2014
Resolved 11 March 2014

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 3 March 2014 Resolved

Provide first aid kit that conforms to 46CFR161.041,

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 March 2014
Resolved 11 March 2014

Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Hydrostatic Release Unit

Issued 3 March 2014 Resolved

Provide new hydrostatic release unit

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 March 2014
Resolved 11 March 2014

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 3 March 2014 Resolved

Provide functioning battery powered navigation lights IAW33CFR81, prior to poerating vessel at night

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 March 2014
Resolved 11 March 2014

Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB

Issued 3 March 2014 Resolved

Provide new hydrostatic release unit for EPIRB

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 20 March 2014
Resolved 11 March 2014

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 11 March 2008 Resolved

Crop & insert approximately 18' x 4' x 1/2" plate to port forward rake-knuckle betwwen head log and frame 2

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 28 May 2008
Resolved 28 May 2008
Resolution: Insert was installed and air tested satisfactorily

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 11 March 2008 Resolved

Crop & insert approximately 3' x 3' x 3/8" bottom plating frame 5 starboard.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 May 2008
Resolved 28 May 2008

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 11 March 2008 Resolved

Crop & insert approximately 3' x 3' x 3/8" bottom plating frame 22.5 starboard.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 May 2008
Resolved 28 May 2008

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose