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NEBRASKA CITY

Towing Vessel · Built 1940s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

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 August 2026
Inspections
14
Deficiencies
45 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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 23 September 2024
Recorded inspections14
…physical examinations7
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded4
Deficiencies 45 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 calendar years (1997–2024)
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

US Official No.
1043681
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDK5503
MISLE id
441992
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-441992

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
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.

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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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 July 2023
Resolved 7 July 2023
Resolution: Extinguisher placed in proper 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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 June 2023
Resolution: Completed COI 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
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep sent photos of welded guards
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 5 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep sent photo of portable extinguisher.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 25 September 2020 Resolved
Label emergency exit with, "EMERGENCY EXIT-KEEP CLEAR"
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep sent photo of warning label on engine room door.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 September 2020 Resolved
Remove flammable materials from non-approved storage closet.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Items removed before end of inspection
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 5 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep sent photos of approved water lights.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 28 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep sent copies of drills and checklists.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 October 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
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.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified steering in good working order by getting underway.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 28 September 2019 Resolved
Legibly label operating station in pilothouse IAW 46 CFR 140.620
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Labels replaced before end of inspection.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified water lights on board. Model was not an approved type, wrote new requirement for approved water 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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified appropiate nav pubs on board.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified operation of Nav lights.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified 04 PFDs as per the updated manning request indicated. This number is alos on the COI.
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
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: Vessel has two approved ring buoys on aboard.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: PFD stowage marked.
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)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified illuminated magnetic compass on board.
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)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: Vessel has sufficient fire hose onboard. Witness function test with portable pump; all sat.
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
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operation of portable fire pump and suction hose.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 27 September 2019
Resolution: Received Third party report attesting to proper installation from licensed P.E.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 10 September 2019 Resolved
Label fire detection for "Zone 1-Engine Room"
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified Zone was labeled. There is only one zone and one heat probe on entire vessel.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: Vessel had adequate fire axe on board.
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
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of portable dewatering pump and hoses.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified set point alarms.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: Vessel installed adequate hand rail by way of wire rope through stanchions on stern of vessel.
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)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: Two portable battery powered flashlights provided on board.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 January 2020
Resolution: SUMR directed TVNCOE FAQs 143-036 (1)(a) Mechanical position of the steering tiller can be used as an alternative means of rudder angle indication if the position of the tiller and rudder can be directly and physically seen by the operator.
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)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified searchlight on board and operational.
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)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified windshield wiper installed.
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)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: "EXIT" signs posted at only entrance/exit of engine room.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 10 September 2019 Resolved
Post updated garbage discharge placard IAW 33 CFR 151.59
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: Updated garbage discharge placard on board.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Company has system in place but it is not being utilized by Masters.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Plan was reviewed before other vessel inspections in 2019.
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)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: A 40:B fire extinguisher provided for flammable storage locker.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Comapny wide maintence plan established.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified bell on board.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Contained within Health and Safety Plan
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified acceptable ventaliation shut downs.
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2019
Resolved 25 September 2020
Resolution: Verified spill kit on board.
Navigation
Issued 21 August 1997 Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING IT'S NAME AND HAILING PORT ON STERN.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 October 1997
Resolved 31 October 1997
Navigation
Issued 21 August 1997 Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST AND LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 October 1997
Resolved 31 October 1997
Unknown
Issued 21 August 1997 Resolved
VESSEL'S OFFICIAL NUMBER WASN'T PERMANENTLY MARKED ON INTERIOR STRUCTURAL PART OF HULL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 October 1997
Resolved 31 October 1997
Navigation
Issued 21 August 1997 Resolved
VESSEL MISSING BELL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 October 1997
Resolved 31 October 1997
Navigation
Issued 21 August 1997 Resolved
VESSEL MISSING MAGNETIC COMPASS OR SWINGMETER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 October 1997
Resolved 31 October 1997

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.