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M/V RED LIGHTNING
M/V RED LIGHTNING is a 1998 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 1999, most recently in June 2026, along with 31 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2015.
Records from 1999 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 June 2026.
- Built
- 1998
- Last inspected
- 17 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 31 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2011–2015
Identity
1071155
WDJ4440
480934
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-480934
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record
12 calendar years (1999–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)51.5 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 56 / net 45
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSERODINO INC · GUILD, TN, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 20 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it56 - Simplified, Gross Ton
45 - Simplified, Net Ton
56 - Displacement, Ton
45 - Simplified, Net Ton
56 - Displacement, 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 23
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.
VIKING QUEEN Towing Vessel · MISLE 132750 · 7 April 2015 · activity 5102835ART 468 Freight Barge · MISLE 166168 · 7 April 2015 · activity 5102835RRS 8018 B Freight Barge · MISLE 189499 · 7 April 2015 · activity 5102835AT 734B Freight Barge · MISLE 192957 · 7 April 2015 · activity 5102835RRS 8199B Freight Barge · MISLE 198485 · 7 April 2015 · activity 5102835HAL J PANNELL Towing Vessel · MISLE 206401 · 7 April 2015 · activity 5102835LINDSAY ANN ERICKSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 206722 · 7 April 2015 · activity 5102835GOPV 2B Freight Barge · MISLE 461075 · 7 April 2015 · activity 5102835PVHC 19B Freight Barge · MISLE 462714 · 7 April 2015 · activity 5102835ART 35965 Freight Barge · MISLE 1214102 · 7 April 2015 · activity 5102835ACL 01502 Freight Barge · MISLE 29567 · 7 December 2014 · activity 5055606SHERRYL B. REEVES Towing Vessel · MISLE 90935 · 7 December 2014 · activity 5055606TITLETOWN U S A Towing Vessel · MISLE 120117 · 7 December 2014 · activity 5055606ACBL 507 Freight Barge · MISLE 215429 · 7 December 2014 · activity 5055606ACBL 1429 Freight Barge · MISLE 264240 · 7 December 2014 · activity 5055606ACL 9277B Freight Barge · MISLE 381456 · 7 December 2014 · activity 5055606ACL 9289B Freight Barge · MISLE 381473 · 7 December 2014 · activity 5055606MARQUETTE VETERAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 454433 · 7 December 2014 · activity 5055606AMHERST Towing Vessel · MISLE 143908 · 24 October 2011 · activity 4177128CHRISTOPHER MYSKOWSKI Towing Vessel · MISLE 178838 · 24 October 2011 · activity 4177128MEM 240 Freight Barge · MISLE 398966 · 24 October 2011 · activity 4177128AEP 129 Freight Barge · MISLE 794778 · 24 October 2011 · activity 4177128AEP 315 Freight Barge · MISLE 894000 · 24 October 2011 · activity 4177128Inspection history · 21
17 June 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8372170
9 June 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8140518
2 April 2024
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7888959
24 August 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7775488
27 April 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7440528
12 April 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7403656
11 May 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7174109
25 August 2020
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7042512
30 July 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7020904
28 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6843428
7 May 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6678579
19 February 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6627808
18 January 2019
TPO Audit · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6613110
7 April 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5102835
7 December 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5055606
17 October 2014
Administration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5006946
17 June 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4898487
24 October 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4177128
20 June 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4055457
25 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 728301
3 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 426254
Deficiency record · 31
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
Identify cause of smoke comimg from port main engine gauge panel, make permanent repairs, and provide repair report.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
Identify cause of starboard generator jacket water expansion tank overflowing, provide repair report/statement.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
Replace/ make legible engine room sign: General Alarm When Alarm Sounds Go To Your Station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
Remove fire station one sign under stairs on forward deck, and remove/replace/ make legible sign for fire station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
Adjust pull cables for fuel oil shut off valves, so that the valves are fully open when when cable pulls are in the open position.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
Install globe and cage over light bulb in engine room on lower level aft.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 April 2024
Resolved
Remove liquid from battery boxes on starboard side of engine room. Ensure batteries are not damage and electrolyte levels are correct.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
Vessel had unapproved generator installed on the fantail and wiring failing to meet regulations.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
Vessel engineering and high water alarms not functioning properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
Vessel had no approved flares on board. Required 3 day and 3 night flares; combination flares are acceptable.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
The Company Security Officer (CSO) must ensure a Vessel Security Plan (VSP) is developed and implemented for each vessel. The VSP must identify the CSO and VSO by name or position and provide 24-hour contact.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must have a life jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. Life jackets missing or had inoperable lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products on board a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. VSL had multiple combustibles located randomly about the vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
At towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel failed to receive annual inspection during inspection window. Once deficiencies above are rectified, make vessel available for re-inspection prior to conducting operations.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 143.230
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provide, Low hydraulic steering fluid levels, there was no alarm for the hydraulic steering system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 143.260
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. The vessel had 3 marked handles and only 2 were needed to stop the flow into the MDE's/and Gen's. need to idenity what the third handle was for, or remove.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 143.265
Each integral fuel tank must have a vent that connects to the highest point of the tank, discharges on a weather deck through a bend of 180 degrees, and is fitted with a 30-by-30-mesh corrosion-resistant flame screen. Flame screens were painted over.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 143.400
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.Battery boxes had water in them along with other items, that needed to be removed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 143.205
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. Hydraulic hoses to the main steering gear need to be replaced, noticed hard points on the hoses.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 12 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 67.313
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. COD was not on board the ITV.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 28 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel operating company, WATCO sent email informing Sector Ohio Valley that one of the flanking rudders had fallen off. The company plans to operate with the 3 remaining flanking rudders until a replacement can be installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 May 2021
Resolved
RING LIFE BUOY LETTERS WASTED;
REPAIR OR REPLACE.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 11 May 2021
Resolved
BILGE HAD ACCUMULATION OF OIL.
CLEAN BILGE.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 May 2021
Resolved
ELECTRICAL RUN IN GALLEY AND 2ND DECK STORE ROOM LOOSE. ADDITIONALLY THERE WERE 02 EXPOSED WIRES IN THE STORE ROOM AND BRIDGE IN APPARENT OLD FIXTURE.
REPAIR OR REPLACE.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 25 August 2020
Resolved
Vessel port rudder was damaged, starboard flanking rudder sheared off, both propellers damaged. Make repairs to rudders and propellers prior to departure.
Documentation
Issued 3 March 1999
Resolved
THE VALID RADIO STATION LICENSE WAS NOT ONBOARD.
Navigation
Issued 3 March 1999
Resolved
MAGNETIC COMPASS/ SWING METER WAS NOT ONBOARD.
Navigation
Issued 3 March 1999
Resolved
COPY OF INLAND NAV RULES WAS MISSING.
Navigation
Issued 3 March 1999
Resolved
MARINE CHARTS OF THE AREA WERE MISSING.
Navigation
Issued 3 March 1999
Resolved
COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST WAS MISSING.
Documentation
Issued 3 March 1999
Resolved
COAST GUARD LOCAL NOTICE MARINERS WAS MISSING.
Casualty record · 2
24 October 2011Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4177128
7 April 2015Routine · role: Sighted in Area · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 5102835
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
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