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MARIE CLARE
- Built
- 1997
- Last inspected
- 16 June 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 45 recorded · 0 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
16 June 2025
…with no type recorded12
Deficiencies
45 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
17 calendar years (1998–2025)
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
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Identity
1056274
9175999
WDJ9077
460023
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-460023
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)86.4 ft × 28.0 ft × 11.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 88 / net 60
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)86.4 ft × 28.0 ft × 11.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 185 / net 55
BuilderBOLLINGER SHIPYARDS, INC. · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1997
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portWANDO, SC
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 9 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it88 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
185 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
60 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
55 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
185 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
60 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
55 - Convention (Subpart B), Net 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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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 7
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.
ATLANTIC Industrial Vessel · MISLE 48792 · 4 August 2022 · activity 7537096GOOSE CREEK Towing Vessel · MISLE 195976 · 4 August 2022 · activity 7537096MISS RUTHIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 1168267 · 4 August 2022 · activity 7537096LIZ ALMA Towing Vessel · MISLE 369217 · 14 September 2015 · activity 5717981JULIE ROBINSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 146177 · 13 December 2001 · activity 1474072PETER W Towing Vessel · MISLE 260827 · 13 December 2001 · activity 1474072MAJOR Towing Vessel · MISLE 196573 · 4 November 1998 · activity 93603Inspection history · 24
16 June 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8151339
25 July 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7953714
9 June 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7710381
17 March 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7652607
4 August 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7537096
13 June 2022
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7476018
22 July 2021
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7264030
30 December 2019
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6880550
14 September 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5717981
22 November 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4756420
14 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3664499
16 December 2009
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3651310
20 November 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3366390
18 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3365292
13 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3362956
11 August 2006
MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2744456
15 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2463787
11 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2460867
4 May 2004
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2059497
25 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1609875
13 December 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1474072
21 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 214686
4 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 93603
18 May 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Heartland District (dp) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 684092
Deficiency record · 45
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 25 July 2024
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. Stbd generator found with leaking exhaust manifold gasket.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 25 July 2024
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail.
Center engine red gear access cover was broken, permitting open access to the rotating machinery.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
The ring, lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or in black on a light ground. They shall also be permanently marked on the sides of the vessels to the satisfaction of the assigning authority. The marks shall be plainly visible and, if necessary, special arrangements shall be made for this purpose.
Load line and aft draft marks not clearly painted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter.
SSDG J/W temp and L/O pressure alarms were not tested per table.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
A record of the type, size, and service of each towline, face wire, and spring line, used to make the towing vessel fast to her tow, must be available to the Coast Guard or third-party auditor for review. The following minimum information is required in the record: The dates when examinations were performed, the identification of each item of towing gear examined, and the name(s) of the person(s) conducting the examinations.
No records are available for side tows conducted previously.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110,
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months.
Fire extinguisher in engineers state room not inspected.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
a work vest approved by the Commandant under 46 CFR subpart 160.053. When worn at night, the work vest must be equipped with a light that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 141.340(g)(1).
Work vests present did not meet type approval.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
An ungrounded distribution system must be provided with a ground detection system located at the main switchboard or distribution panel that provides continuous indication of circuit status to ground.
Ground detector bulbs extinguished or indicating ground.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Other (MARPOL Annex IV)
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of untreated sewage is prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency under 40 CFR 140.3, the operator must secure each Type III device in a manner which prevents discharge of sewage. Acceptable methods of securing the device include—
(1) Closing each valve leading to an overboard discharge and removing the handle;
(2) Padlocking each valve leading to an overboard discharge in the closed position; or
(3) Using a non-releasable wire-tie to hold each valve leading to an overboard discharge in the closed position.
no way to lock ovbd
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI.
Alcohol test strips expired.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
The employer shall provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all crewmembers. The employer may establish the EAP as a part of its internal personnel services or the employer may contract with an entity that will provide EAP services to a crewmember [name withheld] information posted.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 9 August 2023
Resolved
Marine employers may form or otherwise use sponsoring organizations, or may use contractors, to conduct the random chemical testing programs required by this part.
Crew member could not demonstrate pre employment or random drug testing.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 9 June 2023
Resolved
Towing light means a yellow light having the same characteristics as the “sternlight” defined in paragraph (c) of this Rule.
Lower tow light was blocked by moisture and overspray.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
The results of the inspections required by 33 CFR 164.76 must be documented in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. (b) A record of the type, size, and service of each towline, face wire, and spring line, used to make the towing vessel fast to her tow, must be available to the Coast Guard or third-party auditor for review. The following minimum information is required in the record: The dates when examinations were performed, the identification of each item of towing gear examined, and the name(s) of the person(s) conducting the examinations.
Records not available.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must: (1) Be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150;Lifebuoys must have the following attachments and fittings: (1) At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110.
Ring buoy missing retro and wrong line used as life line and water light line.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Every towing vessel equipped with an inflatable survival craft must have, in conspicuous places near each inflatable survival craft, approved placards or other posted instructions for launching and inflating inflatable survival craft.
Missing launching instructions.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable.
Flammable foam is being used to make soft patch for exhaust stack water tight. Remove during credit dry dock remove foam and submit repair proposal to attending marine inspector for approval prior to conducting repair.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid.
hose on stbd steering hydraulic ram was leaking, during the exam crew changed the hose with spare hose and corrected the leak.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm.
Bridge panel was not operable, Crew stated they shut the breaker off due to maintenance. Turned breaker on and panel appeared to operate properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must:(1) Be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150.
01 Deck life buoy was full of water.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
A sufficient amount of lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length, at least 40 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter and immediately available to attach to it so that a stream of water will reach any part of the vessel.
Fire hose is not a commercial NFPA fire hose.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
vessel with a valid load line certificate issued in accordance with subchapter E of this chapter may be deemed in compliance with the requirements of subparts B and C of this part.
Water tight door from E/R to fore peak not properly sealing.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of §199.190 of this chapter, as applicable, and the vessel's TSMS, if the vessel has a TSMS.
Monthly EPIRB test are not being recorded.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with the inspection, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests required by Chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Port bridge and fore peak extinguishers gauge shows they are discharged.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040.
Missing 3 line throwing appliance and 2 buoyant apparatus.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
Annual instruction for each crew member. Unless otherwise stated, each crew member must receive the instruction required by this section annually.
Abandon ship drill was not conducted.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Each Towing Vessel must have a fire-detection system in stalled to detect engine room fires. The design and installation of the system is certified and inspected by a Professional Engineer with experience in fire detection system design or NICET technician. Prove system meets requirements and provide certification of installation prior to vessel operations. 46 CFR 142.330
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel that is certificated for Coast-wise or oceans must be fitted with either a 160-B or fixed Fire Extinguishing system to protect the engine room. Prove proper operation time delay and siren prior to vessel operations. 46 CFR 142.315
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Bilge pumps must be installed or portable for emergency De-watering. Suction heads were submerged in oil and could not be tested. Prove proper operation of bilge system and clean bilges prior to operations. 46 CFR 143.275
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire pump, a fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering two streams of water from the highest stations pitot-tube @ 50 PSI and 80 GPM. Pump is producing 20 PSI at the pump. 46 CFR 142.330
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel of 79 feet or more must carry for lifebuoys. Vessel has only 02 lifebuoys on station. 46 CFR 141.360
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Automatic, must have 2 hour battery operation or Phosphorescent strips can be used. Provide adequate lighting for berthing rooms. 46 CFR 143.410
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Towing vessels of more than 65 feet in length must carry
(1) At least the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers set forth in table 142.230(b). Bracket in FWD extinguisher bracket is not recommended by manufacture.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Port battery bank must be secured to vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in those regions must carry at least one appropriate-size immersion suit, approved under approval series 160.171, for each person onboard. Provide a total of 09 Immersion suits and life jackets onboard. Ensure life saving is marked with vessels name, outfitted with light and whistle and stowage location is marked. Prior to operations
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume must be fitted with one or more spring-loaded relief valves. The total relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10 percent. Prove proper operation of relief valve.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Breaker box 55WPB is missing blank. Prior to operations
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Requirements for fuel transfer are found in 156.120 and states, Each drain and scupper is closed by the mechanical means required by §155.310; Provide drain plug meeting the requirements.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable.
Prove Proper operation of DSC and Provide to USCG Bridge to Bridge license for inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Chemical testing of personnel must be conducted as required by this subpart and in accordance with the procedures detailed in 49 CFR part 40. Alcohol test strips must be DOT approved and not expired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in the fisheries on the navigable waters of the United States or in the Exclusive Economic Zone, or coastwise trade, unless exempt under §67.9(c), must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. Provide COD to USCG for inspection
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures for reporting unsafe conditions and must have records of the activities conducted under this section. The owner or managing operator must maintain records of health and safety incidents that occur on board the vessel. Further develop health and safety plan as required by this section.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Load Lines (including Exemption)
Issued 2 July 2020
Resolved
The various forms of certificates certifying to the correctness of the load line marks assigned under the regulations in this subchapter and/or certain exemptions therefrom for U.S.-flag vessels engaged in foreign voyages, or engaged in coastwise or intercoastal voyages
Ensure Markings are visible and not submerged.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 11 August 2006
Resolved
Flares were expired. Proper flares presented prior to end of inspection.
Recorded names · 1
CAPTAIN BUD (2001–2015). 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
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