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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.0 ft × 26.0 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 104 / net 83
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMICHELLE TOWING INC · MORGAN CITY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1997
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portPORT CANAVERAL, FL
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 11 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it104 - Simplified, Gross Ton 83 - Simplified, Net Ton
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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
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11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 9 September 2025Resolved
Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with the requirements of § 199.130 of this chapter, as far as is practicable on existing towing vessels. Life raft stowed in not readily deployable position, Read requirement listed on 46CFR1198.130.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed correction of deficiency.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 September 2025Resolved
Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. Electrical wires entering bridge are installed IAW this regulation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed correction of deficiency.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 September 2025Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Secure electrical wire providing power to STBD winch.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed correction of deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 9 September 2025Resolved
Each towing vessel operating on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes routes must have a means to take blood pressure readings, splint broken bones, and apply large bandages for serious wounds. Provide pressure cuff.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed correction of deficiency.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 September 2025Resolved
Each towing vessel must be capable of preventing all oil spills from reaching the water during transfers by:
Pre-closing the scuppers/freeing ports, if the towing vessel is so equipped. Install drain plugs in all containment.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed correction of deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 September 2025Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part. Provide dedicated fire extinguisher for flammable locker.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed correction of deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 9 September 2025Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Install gasket material on the 02-stern facing fan exhaust/inlets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed correction of deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 September 2025Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Install valve handle on the bilge outlet
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed correction of deficiency.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 September 2025Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Install proper fitting for air chuck on STBD side engine room.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed correction of deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 9 September 2025Resolved
all fire-suppression and detection equipment and systems on board a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with the attached nameplate, manufacturer's approved design manual, or as otherwise provided in any TSMS applicable to the vessel. Provide documentation attesting to approval of secondary stop valve on the installed CO2 System or remove handle to make it inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Attending MI witnessed correction of deficiency.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 2 August 2024Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than 6 months in any 12 month period since the last examination or initial certification must undergo a dry dock and internal structural examination at least twice in 5, with not more than 36 months between examination. Vessel was due for dry dock by 31 July 2024 and has not completed required inspection. Vessel is restricted from operations until dry dock and ISE is conducted to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 137.300 (a) (1)
Code 60 c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 15 July 2025
Resolution: Credit dry dock granted.
The original COI must be framed under glass or other transparent material and posted in a conspicuous place onboard the towing vessel. COI was not posted on vessel.
46CFR136.220(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2023
Resolved 23 October 2023
Resolution: Produced photo evidence that COI is under glass
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 June 2023Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Measures must be in place to prevent flammable or combustible liquid piping leaks from coming into contact with these components. Exhaust lagging was observed to be loose creating gaps, exposing exhaust piping.
46CFR143.220(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2023
Resolved 23 October 2023
Resolution: All lagging has either been better secured or added/replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 27 June 2023Resolved
Flexible connections and discharge hoses on all semi-portable extinguishers and fixed extinguishing systems must be inspected and tested in accordance with § 147.65 of this chapter. Outer covering of flex loop to center CO2 cylinder was observed to be deteriorating and in need of replacement.
46CFR142.240(a)(3)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2023
Resolved 23 October 2023
Resolution: All felx loops have been replaced.
Recorded names · 1
SIGNET FREEDOM (2005–2012). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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