Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 12 March 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)86.7 ft × 50.0 ft × 10.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 189 / net 128
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)86.7 ft × 50.0 ft × 10.8 ft
ITC tonnagegross 317 / net 95
BuilderHALTER MARINE COMPANY · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPORT EVERGLADES, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 14 August 2026 · expires 30 September 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 it189 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
317 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
128 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
95 - 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 September 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.
Inspection history · 30
12 March 2026
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8316619
11 March 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Vessel Attendance · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8324733
3 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8151229
3 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8172112
8 January 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8059936
1 November 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8028374
19 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Southeast District (dp) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7671817
28 March 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7667339
30 January 2023
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7629140
13 August 2021
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7285600
9 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7281964
24 February 2021
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7145382
24 November 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7101689
8 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6936899
8 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6937848
19 January 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6896973
7 November 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6576165
14 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4888984
7 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4840511
28 May 2013
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4603421
26 May 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4602119
26 May 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4606661
18 August 2011
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam · MARPOL
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4120796
13 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4060315
14 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3990652
4 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3447275
12 December 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3380625
10 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1764530
15 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 427767
4 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 417001
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 June 2025
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. Marine Inspector received notification that ESCAMBIA had a loss of propulsion. Vessel is required to provide a Technician Report stating satisfactory repairs has been completed and the vessel is fully operation prior to vessel movement. Vessel is not authorized movement until Marine Inspector verifies satisfactory repairs have been completed.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 3 June 2025
Resolved 6 June 2025
Resolution: Accepted technician's report attesting to satisfactory operation of main propulsion.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
The water light must be attached by the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip to allow the water light to be quickly disconnected from the lifebuoy. 46CFR 141.360 (c)(3)
Lifering float light is extinguished and line is frayed without corrosion resistant snap hook.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 February 2025
Resolved 14 February 2025
Resolution: Light and snap hook replaced, all sat.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas.
E-lighting in wheelhouse is inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 February 2025
Resolved 14 February 2025
Resolution: E-lighting replaced, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's lifesaving and fire suppression and detection equipment complies with the applicable requirements of parts 141 and 142 of this subchapter and is in good working order. 46 CFR 140.650
Fire monitor packing is leaking on base and Z-Drive cooling pipe. Piping is base of fire pump are severly rusted requiring replacement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 February 2025
Resolved 24 March 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence of replaced fire monitor packing and z-drive cooling pipe.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 November 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel reported to have a sheen emit from the stern while underway. Upon further investigation head tank for Z-Drive shows a loss of oil. Provide TPO finding number and technical report from ABS attesting to proper operation of the vessel.
46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2024
Resolution: Vessel submitted ABS preliminary report attesting to the Z-drive function.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 August 2021
Resolved
Propulsion, machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation. The vessel operator reported a loss of propulsion to the starboard forward z-drive and is currently conducting repairs to the z-drive kort nozzle and transmission at GMR dry dock facility, Tampa, FL. Provide TPO report attesting to proper system operation for CG review and approval prior to departure from port or cargo operations.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 September 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: A complete overhaul of Z-drive was completed by Southern Thruster LLC (authorized manufacturer technician). Upon completion of the
overhaul a sea trial was conducted. The attending surveyor deemed the repairs to be satisfactory.
4 April 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3447275
14 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3990652
13 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4060315
26 May 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4606661
7 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4840511
14 June 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4888984
8 April 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6937848
24 November 2020Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7101689
3 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8172112
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source:
IIR, through 2026.