COL BABE WILSON is a 1997 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 1998, most recently in July 2025, along with 11 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2005.
Records from 1998 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 21 July 2025.
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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)50.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 71 / net 71
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSERODINO INC · GUILD TN, UNITED STATES · built 1997
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portPORT OF CATOOSA, OK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it71 - Simplified, Net Ton 71 - Simplified, Gross Ton
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Inspection history · 13
21 July 2025Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8191312
19 August 2024Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7984723
22 July 2024Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7961126
23 August 2023Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7774388
16 September 2022Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7560371
9 August 2022Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7530135
23 July 2021COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7255090
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 21 July 2025Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. During the inspection, an excessive amount of oil was found in the engine compartments due to a recent oil change of the engines. Vessel must remove excessive oil and ensure the bilges remain free of accumulation of flammable material.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 July 2025
Resolved 21 July 2025
Resolution: Vessel removed excess oil from the bilge spaces.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 21 July 2025Resolved
Unless otherwise specified, all lifesaving equipment must be approved by the Commandant unde rthe approval series specified in each section. Vessel was found to be carrying road flares as their day and night visual distress signals instead of Coast Guard approved visual distress signals. Vessel must carry the required visual distress signals that have the proper Coast Guard approval under 46 CFR 160.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 August 2025
Resolved 25 July 2025
Resolution: Vessel operator replaced flares with CG approved flares and provided evidence.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 22 July 2024Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with an illuminated magnetic compass or swing meter. The vessel was unable to illuminate the installed magnetic compass at the operating station. The vessel must install illumination to the magnetic compass.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 19 August 2024
Resolution: Illumination added to the magnetic compass
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 22 July 2024Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. No emergency lighting was found in the engine room or ships office. Vessel shall install emergency lighting in the engine room and ships office.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 19 August 2024
Resolution: Emergency lighting added to applicable working spaces
Machinery alarms were not able to indicate visual and audible indicators at the operating station.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 October 2023
Resolved 22 November 2023
Resolution: Videos and images of the alarms emitting audio and visual cues from the operating stations were rcvd.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 23 August 2023Resolved
Records wer not available indicating that all portable fire extinguishers were annually serviced.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2023
Resolved 31 August 2023
Resolution: DD-Fort Smith rcvd email with images attached showing that the portable fire extinguishers were annually tested.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 23 August 2023Resolved
A current copy of the Inland Navigation Rules was not available onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2023
Resolved 31 August 2023
Resolution: DD-Fort Smith rcvd an email with an image attached showing a current copy of NAVRULES was made available at the operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 9 August 2022Resolved
Emergency Fuel Shut off cable was broke at the valve near the generator. Owner shall repair cable and show proper operation.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 August 2022
Resolved 12 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel Owner reaired Fuel Shutoff and sent video of operation,
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 August 2022Resolved
Vessel did not have the correct amount of Type I PFD's on board at the time of inspection. Owner shall keep the specified amount of PFD's on board as indicated on the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 August 2022
Resolved 12 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel Owner provided proof of the correct amount of PFD's on Board
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 August 2022Resolved
Vessels three life buoys were missing SOLAS retro-reflective tape. Owner Shall keep the life buoys in accordance with the regulations.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 August 2022
Resolved 12 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner provided proof that the Life Bouys have Retro Reflective tape on them.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 August 2022Resolved
Safety Relief valve on the air compressor has not been properly tested. Owner shall bench test or replace the safety valve.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 August 2022
Resolved 12 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner provided proof of a New Safety relief valve on the air compresseor tank.
16 June 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2433600
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.
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