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NORTHSTAR CHALLENGER

Towing Vessel · Built 1990s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named NORTHSTAR CHALLENGER

NORTHSTAR CHALLENGER is a 1996 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 1998, most recently in March 2026, along with 9 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 3 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2024.

Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 4 March 2026.

Built
1996
Last inspected
4 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
29
Deficiencies
9 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2008–2024
Inspected with
8 other vessels
Also recorded as
2 other names

Identity

US Official No.
1043939
IMO number
8940581 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
WDG 5396
MISLE id
442403
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367546220
Maury page id
psix-442403

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations9
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded17
Years with a record 16 calendar years (1998–2026)
The 29 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)82.6 ft × 26.0 ft × 10.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 95 / net 64
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)82.6 ft × 26.0 ft × 10.8 ft
ITC tonnagegross 152 / net 45
BuilderRODRIGUEZ BOAT BUILDERS · CODEN, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1996
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portCAPE MAY, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 29 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it64 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
45 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
95 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
152 - Convention (Subpart B), 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

WDG5396MMSI 367546220 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 June 2022, expires 20 September 2032
WDD4095MMSI 367140150 · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 16 September 2006, cancelled 19 November 2016
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 · 8

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.

PENROSE Towing Vessel · MISLE 196118 · 22 June 2017 · activity 6190469COMMANDER Freight Barge · MISLE 1447250 · 22 June 2017 · activity 6190469ST. VINCENT Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 233946 · 22 February 1998 · activity 7418CAPTAIN ANTHONY Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 258962 · 22 February 1998 · activity 7418RAINSTORM Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 437497 · 22 February 1998 · activity 7418VICTORY Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 438390 · 22 February 1998 · activity 7418PAPPY'S PRIDE Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 444778 · 22 February 1998 · activity 7418KY & VAN-NHI Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 459664 · 22 February 1998 · activity 7418

Inspection history · 29

4 March 2026 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8330482
9 October 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8250225
17 March 2025 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8094781
21 October 2024 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8022014
16 September 2024 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8003184
1 August 2024 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7972188
23 April 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7947442
31 July 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7756826
19 May 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7454353
30 September 2021 Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7332679
3 November 2020 Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7090983
22 June 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6190469
24 November 2014 Inclining Experiment · Construction Oversight · Plan Review (Other than "T")
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5090509
15 May 2013 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4613838
27 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3311294
22 October 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC FINBACK (WPB 87314) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3086954
22 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Cape May · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2876161
30 January 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2864106
29 January 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2863985
20 October 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2804766
14 September 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC BEAR (WMEC 901) · Activity 2797143
14 September 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC BEAR (WMEC 901) · Activity 2797315
14 September 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC BEAR (WMEC 901) · Activity 2797394
5 September 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Violation Case Coordination Center · Activity 2769432
8 August 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Cape May · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2741230
28 June 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Heartland District (dp) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 671187
23 April 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · CGC POINT SAL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1509465
25 February 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 127938
22 February 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7418

Deficiency record · 9

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 9 October 2025 Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. 02 watertight doors and watertight escape hatch allowed light through gasket when closed and dogged down. Fix doors and hatch to ensure watertight integrity. 46 CFR 140.610
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 October 2025
Resolution: New gaskets installed and knife edges repaired to the satisfaction of MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 October 2025 Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. 02 hydraulic lines in steering compartments were found chaffed and worn. Replace both hydraulic lines to the satisfaction of MI.46 CFR 143.205(c)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 October 2025
Resolution: Both hydraulic hoses have been replaced to the satisfaction of MI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 October 2025 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electrical panel in galley was found without a cover on circuit #24. Provide blank cover as needed. 46 CFR 143.400
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 October 2025
Resolution: MI verified covers were properly installed on electrical panel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 9 October 2025 Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370. 02 orange smoke floats expired. Replace 02 smoke signal. 46 CFR 141.375
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 October 2025
Resolution: vessel replaced 02 expired smoke floats and verified by MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 October 2025 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Potable water pump found installed and secured to bulkhead mounting bracket with a C clamp. Secure pump to mounting bracket via permanent means. 46CFR143.205
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 October 2025
Resolution: Pump was permanently installed to the satisfaction of MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 October 2024 Resolved
A towing vessel 79 feet or more in length must carry four lifebuoys, with one lifebuoy located on each side of the operating station. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. Vessel was missing 01 lifebuoy on the port side of the operating station. Install 01 lifebuoy to have a total of 04 lifebuoys.46CFR141.360(a)(3)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2024
Resolved 22 October 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of a newly installed lifebouy on the port side of the operating station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 September 2024 Resolved
Steering System must meet ABS Rules. Steering system was reported to have went hard over and stuck in that position. Repair steering to the satisfaction of the TPO.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 October 2024
Resolved 23 September 2024
Resolution: Rcvd TPO report.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 1 December 2021 Resolved
Vessel's existing stability booklet was approved for Subchapter L only. To meet the requirements for Subchapter M, vessel must meet the requirements of 46 CFR 170.170 and 46 CFR 174.145 to operate on an oceans (Exposed waters) route. Vessel currently meets 46 CFR 170. 170 and is restricted to Limited Coastwise (Partially Protected waters) routes until the stability booklet is approved for Subchapter M requirements by the Marine Safety Center (MSC).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 January 2022
Resolution: Received stability letter from MSC indicating that vessel demonstrates compliance with Subchapter M.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 1 December 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven fixed fire pump or a self-priming, power-driven portable pump meeting the applicable requirements in 46 CFR 142.325. This requirement must be resolved within 14 days.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 December 2021
Resolved 6 January 2022
Resolution: Received video from O/O showing satisfactory operation of vessel's fixed fire pump.

Casualty record · 3

27 August 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3311294
22 June 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at CHRISTINA RIVER NS UPSTREAM RAILWAY DRAW BR · activity 6190469
23 April 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7947442
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 2

STAR 1 (2008), NORTHSTAR COMMANDER (2017). 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

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.