MISS ILLINOIS

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

MISS ILLINOIS is a 1998 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 2002, most recently in April 2026, along with 16 deficiencies.

Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 28 April 2026.

Built: 1998
Last inspected: 28 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 30
Deficiencies: 16 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 28 April 2026

Recorded inspections30

…physical examinations22

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 16 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 23 calendar years (2002–2026)

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

1064642

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WDI7292

472314

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-472314

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)48.0 ft × 18.0 ft × 6.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 45 / net 45

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSERODINO, INC · GUILD TN · built 1998

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portST LOUIS, MO

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 23 February 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 it45 - Simplified, Net Ton
45 - Simplified, Gross 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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Vessel history report

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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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Inspection history · 30

28 April 2026 Vessel Attendance · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8372236

21 January 2026 DAPI Audit

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8300019

1 August 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8173863

1 August 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7937209

9 August 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7738339

16 June 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7478990

12 March 2021 Initial Certification · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7155202

21 July 2020 Spot Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7008918

6 January 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6883783

27 November 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6864125

11 July 2019 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6758152

4 May 2018 Spot Check (Safety) · Administration

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6417827

15 June 2017 Uninspected Other · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6178022

26 April 2016 Spot Check (Safety)

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5862421

19 August 2015 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5219563

10 March 2015 Administration

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5081418

10 July 2014 Spot Check (Safety)

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4922099

6 September 2013 Administration

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4717299

16 August 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4412499

16 June 2011 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4047930

9 June 2010 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3762681

19 June 2009 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3508073

14 December 2008 Administration

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3379756

1 July 2008 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3254624

5 June 2007 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2952312

28 July 2005 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2447699

20 April 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2344257

3 January 2005 Uninspected Other · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2267852

24 March 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2032040

7 February 2002 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1484774

Deficiency record · 16

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 1 August 2025 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. When flanking rudder at hard to port, the port outboard rudder arm hits port flanking rudder stop with significant pressure to flex deck plate under rudder stop.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 September 2025
Resolved 8 August 2025
Resolution: Travel of flanking rudder adjusted; vessel able to operate with flanking rudder hard to port without contacting the rudder stop.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications

Issued 1 August 2025 Resolved

Piping for flammable or combustible liquid, seawater cooling, or firefighting systems must be fitted with isolation valves that are clearly marked by labeling or color coding that enables the crew to identify its function. Bilge and diesel fuel lines, listed on piping color key, were not clearly marked.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 September 2025
Resolved 28 August 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep color coded piping as per piping color key on board vessel.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 18 October 2021 Resolved

For a vessel on which a new installation that is not a “replacement in kind” verification of compliance with the construction and arrangement design standards (noted in 46 CFR 144) must be performed before the new installation is performed. New installation of radar and AIS, class A device, completed prior to completion of verification of compliance. Vessel may continue operating within route restrictions noted on COI until a copy of the radar/AIS installation plan (verified as per 46 CFR 144.145(d)) is provided to the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 June 2022
Resolution: PE letter detailing system specifics accepted.

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

Issued 12 August 2021 Resolved

Engine alarm required to continue until acknowledged. Generator oil pressure and coolant temperature alarms unable to be acknowledged. Correct alarm system to include capability to acknowledge alarms.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Crew provided acceptable objective evidence demonstrating that alarms are capable of being properly acknowledged.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel

Issued 12 August 2021 Resolved

Each operator must hold a restricted (radio) operator's license or higher. The vessel master was unable to provide their radio operator's license. Make license available for exam.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2021
Resolved 24 August 2021
Resolution: Valid FCC Operator's Permit for master on duty at time of inspection provided for exam.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 11 July 2019 Resolved

Vessel generator required to be equipped with a RPM gauge. Generator was not equipped with an RPM gauge. Properly install an RPM gauge on the generator.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 August 2019
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: RPM guage installed on generator.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 11 July 2019 Resolved

Hydraulic, cooling, and fuel piping: required to be color coded or valves labeled. Labels were missing or unreadable on several valves. Replace labels or properly color code piping.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 August 2019
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Labeling and color coding installed on piping.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 11 July 2019 Resolved

Hydraulic steering ram for starboard rudder leaking hydraulic fluid at stern of vessel. Properly repair steering ram to secure leak.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2019
Resolved 15 July 2019
Resolution: Hydraulic ram properly repaired.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 15 June 2017 Resolved

Starboard main diesel engine fuel oil return line wept (leaked) fuel at union of check valve and non-metalic pipe (hose) located just aft of forward engine room bulkhead.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2017
Resolved 21 June 2017
Resolution: Hose replaced with properly rated hose with approved fittings which secured leak.

Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Safety Valve

Issued 15 June 2017 Resolved

At time of exam, unable to determine whether or not vessels (2) air receivers were protected with properly sized safeties. Vessel operator to prove properly sized safeties are installed.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2017
Resolved 21 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel operator provided report showing both air receivers were protected with properly sized safeties. Report completed after the replacement of one safety (fitted on starboard side air receiver).

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Engine RPM Gauge/Indicator

Issued 15 June 2017 Resolved

Port main diesel engine RPM gauge at operator station did not work.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2017
Resolved 21 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel operator demonstrated proper operation of gauge.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)

Issued 1 July 2008 Resolved

Valid COD not availble for inspection.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 July 2008
Resolution: New cert placed on site.

Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General

Issued 7 February 2002 Resolved

Vessels remote fuel shut off system is missing the required labeling. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lables

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2004
Resolved 18 June 2004

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm

Issued 7 February 2002 Resolved

Vessels general alarm is missing the required labeling.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2004
Resolved 18 June 2004

Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel

Issued 7 February 2002 Resolved

Vessels fire detection system is missing the required certification from a Registered Professional Engineer.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2004
Resolved 18 June 2004

Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel

Issued 7 February 2002 Resolved

Vessels fire detection control panel is missing the required labeling indicating the location/origin of fire.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2004
Resolved 18 June 2004

Ownership record

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