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SIGNET LIGHTNING
SIGNET LIGHTNING is a 1998 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 45 inspections since 1999, most recently in February 2026, along with 8 deficiencies, 6 operational controls and 11 casualty investigations between 2016 and 2026.
Records from 1999 to 2026. Most recent: casualty investigation, 17 June 2026.
- Built
- 1998
- Last inspected
- 20 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 11 investigations · 2016–2026
Identity
1071569
8969305
WDH4885
481650
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-481650
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 recorded17
Years with a record
22 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)124.2 ft × 40.0 ft × 18.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 185 / net 126
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)124.2 ft × 40.0 ft × 18.5 ft
ITC tonnagegross 632 / net 189
BuilderTHOMA-SEA BOAT BUILDERS INC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPASCAGOULA, MS
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 5 December 2025 · expires 31 January 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 it185 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
632 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
126 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
189 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
632 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
126 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
189 - 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 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 · 5
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.
BOB Freight Ship · MISLE 1011420 · 29 April 2025 · activity 8129723MARMAC 303 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 1226349 · 29 April 2025 · activity 8129723MARMAC 302 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 1184840 · 31 March 2025 · activity 8110441SAN JUAN-JAX BRIDGE Freight Barge · MISLE 244194 · 11 September 2024 · activity 8001595JAX-SAN JUAN BRIDGE Freight Barge · MISLE 229118 · 18 November 2016 · activity 6069344SAN JUAN-JAX BRIDGE Freight Barge · MISLE 244194 · 19 June 2015 · activity 5190197Inspection history · 45
20 February 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8313346
30 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8129683
29 April 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8129723
31 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8110441
19 December 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8049417
17 September 2024
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8004433
11 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8000502
11 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8001595
13 July 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7959485
22 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7917249
16 July 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7746013
14 July 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7746877
26 May 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7697286
19 July 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7503816
4 July 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7495382
1 December 2021
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7360347
4 November 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7345346
28 October 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7345182
17 October 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7334464
17 October 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7337307
6 October 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7328121
4 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7277299
5 January 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7119673
9 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6712481
14 September 2018
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6540624
26 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6448573
1 November 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6294157
22 November 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6046201
18 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6069344
13 November 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5762746
6 August 2015
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5211960
19 June 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5190197
3 October 2014
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · MARPOL
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5000143
20 November 2012
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4487181
22 March 2010
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3700302
5 October 2009
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3609202
19 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2967239
8 September 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2772866
5 October 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2214289
17 May 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2070540
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978399
25 February 2002
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1489071
11 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 65519
7 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 428436
12 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 427597
Deficiency record · 8
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines must be maintained to ensure proper operation. The Pyrometers used for heat reading of exhaust air out of each cylinder on the Port main diesel engine requires replacement. The housing was found damaged, taped together with wiring out.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Machinery must be maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Chain drive/housing requires repair or replacement. Oil leak under chain housing identified and due to space restraints regular maintenance on backside of housing is impossible so cover is rusting out.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines must be maintained to ensure proper operation. During engine start up the starter was identified to have blown a seal, not providing enough pressure to turn the engine over. Starter was replaced with one having proper seals and the engine successfully started.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 October 2021
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. STBD generator has existing control module error code from power loss.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 January 2021
Resolved
Towing vessels must ensure the proper operation of
propulsion machinery. Unit received report that vessel
is down one main engine because vessel is not able to
clutch into gear.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 6 August 2015
Resolved
Several exhaust leaks were noticed on both main engines. Company reps state that leaks have been corrected but areas have not been cleaned. Vessel will be ready for def check during next import to Jacksonville to prove the vessel is leak free. No leask were noticed during idling of port engine.
Engineering
Issued 12 April 1999
Resolved
OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES NOT AVAILABLE.
Casualty record · 11
18 November 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6069344
26 May 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6448573
9 June 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6712481
17 October 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7337307
28 October 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7345182
14 July 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7746877
16 July 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7746013
11 September 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8001595
31 March 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8110441
29 April 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8129723
17 June 2026Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 8410481
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
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with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
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