LOUISA FRANCES

Towing Vessel · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

LOUISA FRANCES is a 1997 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 43 inspections since 1997, most recently in June 2024, along with 2 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 10 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2020.

Records from 1997 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 18 June 2024.

Built: 1997
Last inspected: 18 June 2024
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 43
Deficiencies: 2 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 10 investigations · 2005–2020
Inspected with: 26 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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 18 June 2024

Recorded inspections43

…physical examinations10

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded28

Deficiencies 2 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 22 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

1058210

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WDI 6155

462857

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-462857

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)72.0 ft × 30.0 ft × 10.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 144 / net 115

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderHOPE SERVICES INC · DULAC, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1997

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portPORT ARANSAS, TX

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 19 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it144 - Simplified, Gross Ton
115 - Simplified, 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.

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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Inspected as a tow unit · 26

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.

Inspection history · 43

18 June 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7937584

31 May 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7923539

14 May 2023 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7687680

9 November 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7592275

29 June 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7490627

10 June 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7221935

3 May 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7188495

9 October 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7076120

18 August 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7037323

11 June 2019 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6727950

19 February 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6637532

21 September 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6545922

23 January 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6347017

30 December 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5068712

2 July 2013 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4639740

18 August 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4414564

26 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4095020

15 December 2010 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3911130

6 October 2010 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3864503

5 October 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4211119

13 January 2009 MTSA Verification · Administration

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3396796

13 January 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3463842

9 May 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3202931

11 February 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3153166

16 November 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2826925

13 March 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2623753

23 July 2005 MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2436681

23 June 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2410371

17 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1966212

14 December 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1739807

28 June 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1639652

28 April 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1616253

19 July 2000 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1054421

30 March 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 102663

7 December 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 150764

7 December 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 232084

7 December 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Gulfport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1510771

27 August 1999 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1430733

4 February 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 643762

6 January 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 126180

4 August 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 763705

2 August 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196311

2 December 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 126669

Deficiency record · 2

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 14 May 2023 Resolved

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. While vessel was making approach to Sector Corpus Christi's inner harbor a plug on the Port MDE wasted away causing the MDE to loss l/o, due to the rapid loss of lube oil and lube oil pressure the port main shut down as designed. At the owners request the TPO will clear once repairs are made. Vessel owner must provide USCG with copy of TPO report to clear CG 835V in MISLE but may resume operations after TPO clearance. 46 CFR 143.205 (a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 15 May 2023
Resolution: TPO report received def cleared.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 9 November 2022 Resolved

Vessel must make repairs to starboard main engine to the satisfaction of the TSMS Coordinator. Once complete please send a copy of their report to [email withheld]

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 November 2022
Resolution: Engine was swapped and tested prior to returning to towing vessel operations. TSMS cleared the vessel 835.

Casualty record · 10

23 June 2005Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2410371

16 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2826925

11 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3153166

9 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3202931

13 January 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3463842

5 October 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4211119

23 January 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6347017

19 February 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6637532

18 August 2020Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7037323

9 October 2020Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7076120

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.

Recorded names · 1

GREBE (2005–2010). 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.