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MARTIN CHALLENGER

MARTIN CHALLENGER is a 1997 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 49 inspections since 1997, most recently in April 2026, along with 4 deficiencies and 10 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2024.

Records from 1997 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 April 2026.

Built
1997
Last inspected
22 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

8644436
WDB2346
453873
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-453873

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.

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded35
Years with a record 23 calendar years (1997–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by the kind of activity 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.

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
BuilderHALTER MARINE GROUP · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1997
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portHOUSTON, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 12 September 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it105 - Simplified, Net Ton
131 - 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 31

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.

MMLP 317 Tank Barge · MISLE 1001222 · 13 October 2024 · activity 8109655MMLP 318 Tank Barge · MISLE 1001223 · 13 October 2024 · activity 8109655MMLP 332 Tank Barge · MISLE 1525890 · 23 August 2019 · activity 6813226MMLP 333 Tank Barge · MISLE 1525891 · 23 August 2019 · activity 6813226MGM 3001 Tank Barge · MISLE 400030 · 30 November 2018 · activity 6591002MMLP 313 Tank Barge · MISLE 931658 · 10 July 2014 · activity 4930150MMLP 314 Tank Barge · MISLE 931659 · 10 July 2014 · activity 4930150TTT 310 Tank Barge · MISLE 371801 · 26 July 2010 · activity 3806677TTT 310 Tank Barge · MISLE 371801 · 9 July 2010 · activity 3800242TTT 310 Tank Barge · MISLE 371801 · 12 March 2010 · activity 3696647TTT 261 Tank Barge · MISLE 455869 · 12 March 2010 · activity 3696647MISS FAYE Towing Vessel · MISLE 81626 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661MRS. BAYE Towing Vessel · MISLE 92681 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661ELIN GERTRUDE Towing Vessel · MISLE 102437 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661K LORRAINE Towing Vessel · MISLE 102907 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661BRANTLEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 131754 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661TEXAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 153795 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661MRS P Towing Vessel · MISLE 174913 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661MISS LORIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 192234 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661CROWN STAR Towing Vessel · MISLE 195941 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661JOEL SMITH Towing Vessel · MISLE 374978 · 16 September 2009 · activity 3595661RUBY E Towing Vessel · MISLE 169082 · 13 July 2008 · activity 3269918BURNS JOHNSON JR. Towing Vessel · MISLE 186778 · 13 July 2008 · activity 3269918TTT 310 Tank Barge · MISLE 371801 · 13 July 2008 · activity 3269918TTT 261 Tank Barge · MISLE 455869 · 13 July 2008 · activity 3269918MMLP 308 Tank Barge · MISLE 47083 · 10 November 2007 · activity 3097557TITAN 731 Tank Barge · MISLE 228920 · 10 October 2005 · activity 2562305CGBM 201 Tank Barge · MISLE 228921 · 10 October 2005 · activity 2562305MGM 501 Tank Barge · MISLE 429920 · 14 January 2004 · activity 1995347MGM 501 Tank Barge · MISLE 429920 · 7 February 2002 · activity 1484934MGM 502 Tank Barge · MISLE 429921 · 7 February 2002 · activity 1484934MGM 501 Tank Barge · MISLE 429920 · 27 March 2001 · activity 55077MGM 502 Tank Barge · MISLE 429921 · 27 March 2001 · activity 55077MGM 501 Tank Barge · MISLE 429920 · 20 September 2000 · activity 124793MGM 502 Tank Barge · MISLE 429921 · 20 September 2000 · activity 124793MGM 501 Tank Barge · MISLE 429920 · 16 September 2000 · activity 55809S-5 Tank Barge · MISLE 53885 · 14 January 2000 · activity 103793MGM 501 Tank Barge · MISLE 429920 · 14 January 2000 · activity 103793MGM 502 Tank Barge · MISLE 429921 · 14 January 2000 · activity 103793MGM 401 Tank Barge · MISLE 48333 · 7 February 1998 · activity 90435MISS ALLIE G Towing Vessel · MISLE 125732 · 7 February 1998 · activity 90435BAYOU DAWN Towing Vessel · MISLE 142276 · 7 February 1998 · activity 90435MGM 401 Tank Barge · MISLE 48333 · 17 October 1997 · activity 159060MGM 402 Tank Barge · MISLE 48334 · 17 October 1997 · activity 159060

Inspection history · 49

22 April 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8354008
19 May 2025 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8134824
13 October 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8109655
3 June 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7926848
6 January 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7846095
21 April 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7435760
30 April 2020 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6946180
24 August 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6793167
23 August 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6813226
7 December 2018 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6593854
1 December 2018 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6593507
30 November 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6591002
25 November 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6588578
14 May 2018 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · Administration
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6413968
2 June 2015 MTSA Verification · MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5167998
10 July 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4930150
5 December 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4497826
15 July 2011 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4082707
26 July 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3806677
9 July 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3800242
25 May 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3749359
12 March 2010 Administration · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3694557
12 March 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3696647
16 September 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Suspension & Revocation National Center of Expertise · Activity 3595661
14 November 2008 Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363180
13 July 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3269918
13 November 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3097562
10 November 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3097557
3 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Grand Isle · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2866541
10 October 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2562305
24 January 2005 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2280120
22 July 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2141428
14 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1995347
7 February 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1484934
17 November 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 139204
27 March 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 55077
20 September 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 124793
16 September 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 55809
1 February 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 274268
14 January 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 103793
20 May 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1509903
18 May 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 429205
13 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 13237
21 May 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 416283
7 May 1998 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 793309
6 May 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1125914
7 February 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 90435
14 November 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 668318
17 October 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 159060

Deficiency record · 4

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 1 December 2018 Resolved
Vsl sustained prop and rudder damage from gounding incident on 30 Nov 18. Port steering rudder missing; STBD steering unable to operate past 20 degrees. Additionally, STBD prop has significant damage to flukes, vls cleared to proceed to shipyard, on the hip of assist vessel, to effect permanent repairs.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel conducted repairs and passed sea trials to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Annex VI Statement of Voluntary Compliance
Issued 18 May 1999 Resolved
OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES NOT AVAILABLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 May 1999
Resolved 13 November 2006
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 18 May 1999 Resolved
VESSEL'S OFFICIAL NUMBER WAS NOT STENCILED IN CONTRASTING COLORS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 May 1999
Resolved 13 November 2006
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 May 1998 Resolved
Prior to loading, make your tow (barges MGM 501 and MGM 502) available for inspection by an attending marine inspector in Peoria, IL. Ensure that allareas which may potentially be damaged are gas freed as appropriate. This requirement shall be satisfied no later than 10May98.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 May 1998
Resolved 6 May 1998

Casualty record · 10

14 January 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1995347
10 October 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2562305
10 November 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3097557
13 July 2008Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3269918
12 March 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3696647
9 July 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3800242
25 November 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6588578
30 November 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6591002
23 August 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6813226
13 October 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8109655
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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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.