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COMMANDER

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

COMMANDER is a 1998 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 33 inspections since 1999, most recently in May 2025, along with 12 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 5 casualty investigations between 2019 and 2024.

Records from 1999 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 May 2025.

Built
1998
Last inspected
8 May 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
33
Deficiencies
12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
5 investigations · 2019–2024
Inspected with
14 other vessels

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 8 May 2025
Recorded inspections33
…physical examinations13
…administrative events8
…with no type recorded12
Deficiencies 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 15 calendar years (1999–2025)
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 not do.

Identity

US Official No.
1069168
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDL2471
MISLE id
476992
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-476992

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.0 ft × 24.0 ft × 8.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 88 / net 71
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderA & B INDUSTRIES OF MORGAN CITY INC · AMELIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portLOCKPORT, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 13 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 - Simplified, Gross Ton
71 - 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 · 14

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.

BB 101 Freight Barge · MISLE 71257 · 27 June 2024 · activity 7965028ANGELLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 180069 · 27 June 2024 · activity 7965028MISS WHITNEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 191867 · 27 June 2024 · activity 7965028MISS ALLIE G Towing Vessel · MISLE 125732 · 2 April 2022 · activity 7821629RIG 21 Public Vessel, Unclassified · MISLE 725205 · 2 April 2022 · activity 7821629BRANDY NICOLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 970127 · 2 April 2022 · activity 7821629DEAN SPUD BARGE Freight Barge · MISLE 1724004 · 15 March 2022 · activity 7412520BMLP 223 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 1461701 · 17 November 2020 · activity 7096793MISS JUANITA Towing Vessel · MISLE 190916 · 20 April 2019 · activity 6671123ORLANDO PRINCESS Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 1374797 · 20 April 2019 · activity 6671123MISS ANGEL Towing Vessel · MISLE 127646 · 13 June 2000 · activity 134969OMI 1998 Tank Barge · MISLE 51011 · 8 November 1999 · activity 139903MISS EMMA Towing Vessel · MISLE 131866 · 8 November 1999 · activity 139903PTT 121 Freight Barge · MISLE 263759 · 8 November 1999 · activity 139903

Inspection history · 33

8 May 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8131182
1 May 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8126496
4 November 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8029532
27 June 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7965028
28 September 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7801829
17 November 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7590321
11 April 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7429401
2 April 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7821629
15 March 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7412383
15 March 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7412520
22 December 2021 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7371505
17 March 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7157948
17 November 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7096793
17 November 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Ponce De Leon Inlet · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7100173
17 August 2020 Initial Certification · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7063211
20 April 2019 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6668016
20 April 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6671123
12 June 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sand Key · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6442770
30 September 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4455024
14 September 2012 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4443300
23 February 2011 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3951164
22 March 2007 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2893072
22 March 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2893081
4 October 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2793782
2 March 2006 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2594750
2 March 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2594821
8 February 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2581448
20 December 2004 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2262406
24 November 2004 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2247388
10 February 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2003980
13 June 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 134969
13 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 700766
8 November 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 139903

Deficiency record · 12

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 17 November 2022 Resolved
Each liferaft must be arranged for float-free launching. Life raft hydrostatic release is expired.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 November 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided new hydrostatic release.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 November 2022 Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. Paint locker fire extinguisher is empty.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 November 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided new extinguisher.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 17 November 2022 Resolved
All vessel equipment must be used in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. Fan in engine room is not secure for sea.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 November 2022
Resolution: Crew secured fan.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 November 2022 Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. Semi-portable fire extinguisher was not permanently mounted. Fixed on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 November 2022
Resolution: Crew utilized u-bolt to secure semi portable fire extinguisher.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 November 2022 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. Packing gland on the port shaft seal was leaking. Crew fixed on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 November 2022
Resolution: Crew tightened packing.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 23 December 2021 Resolved
Removed from vessel for repairs.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 January 2022
Resolved 20 January 2022
Resolution: Depth sounder installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 20 April 2019 Resolved
Portable and semi portable extinguishers were overdue for inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: items serviced
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 20 April 2019 Resolved
Life Float improperly installed
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: LF Attached properly
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 April 2019 Resolved
Port Propulsion Shaft bearing excessively leaking water
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Shaft Packing adjusted and brought to w/in tolerance
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 April 2019 Resolved
Controler for #2 Steering is missing reset button
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 May 2019
Resolved 16 May 2019
Resolution: Switched replaced
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 20 April 2019 Resolved
MSD system found to be leaking into the vessel and no approval # or information to include treatment requirements or maintenance. Vessel must not discharge into US Waters until system is proven to meet Type II standards.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 May 2019
Resolved 25 April 2019
Resolution: Third Party Technician inspected, tested, and certified system; Maintenance Supplies onboard now.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 22 March 2007 Resolved
Failure to maintain fire ext's as required by 46 CFR 25.30-10(a).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 March 2007
Resolved 23 February 2011

Casualty record · 5

20 April 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6671123
17 November 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7096793
15 March 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7412520
2 April 2022Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 7821629
27 June 2024Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 7965028
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.

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.