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NEBRASKA CITY
NEBRASKA CITY is a 1948 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 1997, most recently in September 2024, along with 45 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 2 operational controls.
Records from 1997 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 23 September 2024.
- Built
- 1948
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 45 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1043681
WDK5503
441992
Flag
UNITED STATES
368065460
Maury page id
psix-441992
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded4
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record
10 calendar years (1997–2024)
The 14 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 Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)45.0 ft × 14.3 ft × 5.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 30 / net 24
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderUS ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEER · GASCONADE, MO, UNITED STATES · built 1948
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portDUBUQUE, IA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 May 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it24 - Simplified, Net Ton
30 - Simplified, Gross Ton
30 - Simplified, Gross 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
WDK5503MMSI 368065460 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 November 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.
Inspection history · 14
23 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8007858
6 June 2023
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7704595
11 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7666553
8 December 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7372014
11 June 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6710941
9 November 2017
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6307365
1 September 2016
Administration · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6042277
2 August 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5963527
23 March 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5088843
28 March 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4274106
28 March 2012
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4275288
18 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 423887
29 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 409521
21 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 408042
Deficiency record · 45
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Towing vessels of 65 feet or less in length must carry at least the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers set forth in table 142.230(a)... Engine room extinguisher was found stowed without a securing bracket.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 11 April 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by 46 CFR 136.202. Vessel's COI has lapsed due to not completing annual inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 25 September 2020
Resolved
Install/ affix guards around rotating machinery on starboard main engines IAW 46 CFR 144.820
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 25 September 2020
Resolved
Provide 40:B portable extinguisher for flammable storage locker.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 25 September 2020
Resolved
Label emergency exit with, "EMERGENCY EXIT-KEEP CLEAR"
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 September 2020
Resolved
Remove flammable materials from non-approved storage closet.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 September 2020
Resolved
Provide on board an approved water light for both ring buoys.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 25 September 2020
Resolved
Provide record of monthly fire drills, pre-sailing checklist and nav assessment.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 25 September 2020
No resolution recorded
Prove 120 minute operation of emergency lighting/ batteries prior to recertification/ inspection year 2025.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the steering system after replacement or repairs.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 28 September 2019
Resolved
Legibly label operating station in pilothouse IAW 46 CFR 140.620
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
One life buoy needs to be equipped with attached light.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide onboard nautical publications required IAW 46 CFR 140.705
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of navigation lights IAW 46 CFR 140.720
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide 02 additional Coast Guard approved Type I PFDs (total of 5 on board) IAW 46 CFR 141.340. Maximum persons permitted restricted to 03 until requirement is met.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide on board two ring buoys IAW 46 CFR 141.360
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Properly mark storage locations for PFDs IAW 46 CFR 141.340
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide on board an illuminated magnetic compass IAW 46 CFR 140.725(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide on board sufficient fire hose IAW 46 CFR 142.325(e)(2)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of portable fire pump and suction hose IAW 46 CFR 142.325
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Demonstrate operation of fire alarm panel and prove that the fire alarm has been tested via third party report IAW 46 CFR 142.330
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Label fire detection for "Zone 1-Engine Room"
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide on board adequate fire axe IAW 46 CFR 142.227
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide on board and demonstrate proper operation of portable dewatering pump IAW 46 CFR 143.275
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Demonstrate the the following alarms meet the performance criteria in 46 CFR 143.230(a)&(b): main engine low lube oil pressure, main engine high cooling water temp, high bilge levels & low hydraulic steering fluid via attending CG marine inspector or third party report.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Hand grabs or rails must be installed near periphery of stern deck IAW 46 CFR 144.800
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide 02 portable, battery powered lights. One in pilothouse and one in engine room IAW 46 CFR 143.410(c)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of rudder angle indicator and flanking indicator IAW 46 CFR 143.225
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide on board a searchlight IAW 46 CFR 140.725(b)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation bridge visibility
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Demonstrate a means to maintain adequate visibility on windows immediately forward of pilothouse IAW 46 CFR 144.905(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Label means of escape in engine room IAW 46 CFR 144.160(f)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Post updated garbage discharge placard IAW 33 CFR 151.59
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide Organized Towing Vessel Record containing the required log and data entries required by 46 CFR 140.915
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide a Health and Safety Plan IAW 46 CFR 140.500 & 46 CFR 140.505
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide a B-II or 40:B or higher fire extinguisher for flammable storage locker IAW 46 CFR 142.225(d)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil fuel tank protection
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide a documented maintenance plan for main engines that ensures proper operation of the systems IAW 46 CFR 143.255
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide on board a ship's bell IAW 33 CFR 83.33
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Ship specific plans for the recovery of persons from the water
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide specific plan of action/procedures for fall overboard prevention IAW 46 CFR 140.425.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Provide means for enclosing exhaust funnels IAW 46 CFR 144.605 and with guidance found in 46 CFR 76.15-35.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil discharge monitoring and control system
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
Provide means to prevent and recover pollution spill IAW 46 CFR 140.655
Navigation
Issued 21 August 1997
Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING IT'S NAME AND HAILING PORT ON STERN.
Navigation
Issued 21 August 1997
Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST AND LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Unknown
Issued 21 August 1997
Resolved
VESSEL'S OFFICIAL NUMBER WASN'T PERMANENTLY MARKED ON INTERIOR STRUCTURAL PART OF HULL.
Navigation
Issued 21 August 1997
Resolved
VESSEL MISSING BELL.
Navigation
Issued 21 August 1997
Resolved
VESSEL MISSING MAGNETIC COMPASS OR SWINGMETER.
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.