DOROTHY ANN

Towing Vessel · Built 1990s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

DOROTHY ANN is a 1999 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 146 inspections since 2000, most recently in June 2026, along with 22 deficiencies, 9 operational controls and 39 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2025.

Records from 2000 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 1 June 2026.

Built: 1999
Last inspected: 1 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 146
Deficiencies: 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 39 investigations · 2005–2025
Inspected with: 2 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 1 June 2026

Recorded inspections146

…physical examinations58

…administrative events29

…with no type recorded59

Deficiencies 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 24 calendar years (2000–2026)

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

1081409

8955732

WDE8761

495506

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-495506

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)119.2 ft × 44.0 ft × 24.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,090 / net 740

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)119.2 ft × 44.0 ft × 24.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 1,090 / net 740

BuilderBAY SHIPBUILDING/BARK RVR · STURGEON BAY WI · built 1999

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionCombination Types

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portCLEVELAND, OH

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 21 November 2025 · expires 31 December 2026

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 it1090 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
740 - 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.

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

This report is in development and is not for sale yet. There is no date, and nothing is charged. Leave an email and we will tell you when it exists, once.

Inspected as a tow unit · 2

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.

Inspection history · 146

1 June 2026 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8385746

6 March 2026 In-Service Inspection · Vessel Attendance

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8321161

8 January 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8292196

2 January 2026 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8289354

9 December 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8289289

21 November 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8272100

20 November 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8273331

30 September 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8243641

16 September 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8236739

10 July 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8182212

10 July 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8209804

5 July 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8175844

27 March 2025 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8100761

20 February 2025 In-Service Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T")

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8082637

7 January 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8059314

30 December 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8056972

7 October 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8015318

25 June 2024 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7946705

18 June 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7937922

18 June 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7943052

15 June 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7943850

12 January 2024 In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7849813

17 December 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7840081

3 October 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7850966

10 July 2023 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7738495

24 February 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7648879

21 February 2023 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Extension

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7640299

14 November 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7594051

12 October 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7575926

6 July 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7498210

1 July 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7492751

18 June 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7483883

2 May 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7847236

1 February 2022 In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7392106

1 February 2022 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7408001

6 December 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7363640

3 September 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7303962

3 September 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7583181

3 May 2021 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7188818

28 April 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7185124

27 April 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7183947

11 September 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7057569

10 September 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7055034

2 September 2020 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7048944

31 August 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7046533

12 August 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7030837

11 August 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7030805

23 December 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6878301

11 December 2019 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6875701

6 November 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6850818

8 October 2019 SIP Initial Entry · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6831269

2 October 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6826353

21 September 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6817540

12 September 2019 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6814959

12 September 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6816785

2 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6802646

31 August 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6799689

31 August 2019 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6802949

5 August 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6775411

27 July 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6766335

27 July 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6766392

26 July 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6763323

9 July 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6743392

8 July 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6741748

23 May 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6691623

17 May 2019 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6686503

7 May 2019 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6678825

7 May 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6684309

21 March 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6647507

17 September 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6542189

6 June 2018 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6435931

5 June 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6497282

20 December 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6326998

14 December 2017 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6326583

9 February 2017 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6085387

18 January 2017 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6063806

17 August 2016 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5988531

7 March 2016 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5828579

1 January 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5793249

7 December 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5776505

5 December 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5776601

7 October 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5737829

15 September 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5719395

9 September 2015 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5719763

2 September 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5719091

19 August 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5221085

17 August 2015 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administration

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5220720

21 July 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5191083

15 April 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5103930

24 March 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5089737

19 March 2015 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5086736

18 March 2015 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5086289

18 March 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5091681

22 January 2015 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5060236

4 December 2014 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5034621

28 November 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5030730

28 November 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5030732

28 November 2014 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5031016

27 November 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5034083

19 November 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5027481

17 October 2014 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5009105

8 October 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5002344

16 September 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4984699

5 August 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4955650

19 March 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4819654

7 March 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4811919

13 February 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4799522

11 October 2013 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4735062

7 October 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4730972

7 October 2013 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4731100

2 July 2013 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4639235

19 June 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4633384

24 May 2013 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4599813

17 May 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4594087

16 May 2013 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4593106

16 May 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4593118

16 May 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4596466

2 May 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4582555

25 March 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4577142

25 March 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4578848

21 February 2013 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4539489

24 July 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4391416

17 April 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4337488

11 March 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4269470

20 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4088236

25 May 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4031730

19 December 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3913485

3 March 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3725638

28 December 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3711049

21 November 2009 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3638194

15 November 2009 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3634002

27 April 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3474153

21 April 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3190480

6 December 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3114668

22 June 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2973164

23 March 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2895062

12 March 2007 Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2907326

19 December 2006 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2844866

19 December 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2992347

14 March 2006 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2603593

8 April 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3095352

17 March 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2312470

10 February 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCG Great Lakes District (dpb) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2290175

22 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1977867

5 December 2000 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 825090

29 November 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 34712

Deficiency record · 22

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

Issued 18 March 2025 Resolved

New installations that are not replacements in kind must comply with the requirements of subpart C of this part (requirements for new towing vessels). Provide class approved plans and drawings pertaining to the installation of new Z drive propulsion systems (stability and machinery) prior to departure.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 18 April 2025
Resolved 10 April 2025
Resolution: Documents provided showing ABS approvals for equipment installation

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list

Issued 7 January 2025 Resolved

Any towing vessel with alternating watches or overnight accommodations must identify the duties and duty stations of each person onboard during an emergency. During the investigation of a fire, it was determined that the station bill/emergency procedures were not clear and did not specify procedures for the release of fixed fire suppression, crew accountability, and command/control. Company must provide clear and specific instructions for each crew member in how to respond to all emergency situations listed in 46 CFR 140.405 (b). Crew must demonstrate proficiency with procedures by conducting drills to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 12 June 2025
Resolved 12 June 2025
Resolution: Master provided an updated station bill that covered specific procedures in the event of a fire to include release of the fixed suppression system.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved

All seals and gaskets shall be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid into the machinery space. Fuel leak discovered in way of the fuel oil purifier.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 October 2024
Resolved 7 October 2024
Resolution: Repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.

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

Issued 1 July 2022 Resolved

Vessel experienced mechanical issues with port main engine. Engineers identified issue was the attached pump for the main gear oil coupling failed. Effect permanent repairs to ensure proper operation of the port engine to the satisfaction of attending Class Surveyor. Rectify deficiency within 7 days to the satisfaction of attending Class Surveyor. 46 CFR 143.205

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 July 2022
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to satisfactory test of the port shaft driven hydraulic pump.

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

Issued 6 December 2021 Resolved

Vessel has a 3 inch crack in the stbd #4 fuel tank; fuel is leaking into the bilge.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 December 2021
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel made repairs to fuel tank.

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

Issued 3 September 2021 Resolved

The DOROTHY ANN shut down the stbd engine due to a worn PTO belt to prevent overheating of engine.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 September 2021
Resolved 3 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel made adequate repairs; replaced TPO belt for STBD engine.

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

Issued 27 April 2021 Resolved

Provide technicians report with assessment of the starboard main diesel engine explosion cover release, that occurred 4/26/2021. Prove proper operation of the STBD MDE prior to conducting commercial operations. Authorized to get underway for sea trials and evauation purposes.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 April 2021
Resolved 28 April 2021
Resolution: MI witness testing of repairs by technicians and received their oral report of their findings. Engine is ready for full operations and the deficiency is cleared.

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

Issued 2 September 2020 Resolved

Replace faulty lube oil pump, conduct successful operational test, and report results to Coast Guard.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 September 2020
Resolved 3 September 2020
Resolution: Pump replaced and tested satisfactorily. Deficiency cleared.

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

Issued 21 September 2019 Resolved

Vessel temporarily reduced port engine due to excessive vibrations

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2019
Resolved 23 September 2019
Resolution: Vessel replaced belt tensioner and resolved the vibration issue.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks

Issued 19 September 2019 Resolved

Vessel has experienced several hull fractures iwo #4 p/s and #5 starboard fuel tanks including two hull fractures in #4 p/s most recently in September of 2019. The repeated hull fractures indicate a design flaw/material deficiency/improper workmanship with the vessel. The fractures also constitute a class 1 structural failure per the Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual. A structural analysis shall be conducted by an independent 3rd party professional engineer, submit a repair plan to the cognizant OCMI, and complete permanent repairs to address the continuing hull fractures on the vessel prior to 31 March 2020.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2020
Resolved 14 May 2020
Resolution: Received Class report from ABS attesting to permanent repair made after structural analysis conducted by third party approved by class.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking

Issued 18 September 2019 Resolved

Fractures observed in the #4 P & S Fuel Oil Tanks bottom hull plating. #4 Port FO Tank; a one & half inch fracture at frame 40, apx 90 inches from the inner bulkhead. #4 Stbd F/O Tank; a one inch fracture at frame 38, apx 72 inches from the inner bulkhead. Hull plating 1/2, AH36. Cut, crop out, and renew fractured hull plating.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 September 2019
Resolved 19 September 2019
Resolution: Two 18 inch by 18 inch A36 1/2 inch steel plates with 4 inch rounded corners were inserts were installed. Inserts accepted as permanent repairs.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 27 July 2019 Resolved

AIS is inoperable.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 August 2019
Resolved 2 October 2019
Resolution: AIS is operational but still has to change code to 57 and have combined LOA of tug and barge. Deficiency cleared.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar

Issued 27 July 2019 Resolved

S-band 10cm radar is inoperable.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 August 2019
Resolved 2 October 2019
Resolution: Tested unit which operated satisfactorily. Deficiency cleared.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Communication-SOLAS chap. 5

Issued 27 July 2019 Resolved

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 August 2019
Resolved 3 October 2019
Resolution: AIS and radar corrected, deficiency cleared.

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

Issued 26 July 2019 Resolved

#1 generator is inoperable due to a valve bridge misalignment which is causing the generator to overheat.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 August 2019
Resolved 2 August 2019
Resolution: Generator repaired and approved by ABS

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

Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved

Vessel lost mech power take off steering pump.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 8 July 2019
Resolved 8 July 2019
Resolution: Pumped replaced while under way

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

Issued 7 May 2019 Resolved

Inspect shaft seal and effect repairs as indicated. Vessel may proceed to Milwaukee to discharge cargo, and then transit to Sturgeon Bay for dry dock. Contact local OCMI to clear deficiency upon repairs.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2019
Resolved 15 May 2019

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 17 September 2018 Resolved

Vsl is broadcasting: Incorrect Name and greater/smaller than expected vessel length.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 October 2018
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Confirmed vessel is broadcasting proper name and vessel data. Deficiency cleared.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (controllable pitch)

Issued 9 September 2015 Resolved

Log is jammed inbetween two blades and the cort nozzel at the twelve o'clock position.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 September 2015
Resolution: Log successfully removed. Propulsion unit tested with no limitations noted. Deficiency cleared.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Seal

Issued 19 August 2015 Resolved

Vessel is experiencing leak from port drive unit into the lake. COTP order issued to repair to satisfaction of class and USCG Sector Sault Ste. Marie

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 August 2015

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (controllable pitch)

Issued 7 October 2013 Resolved

Vessel experienced a failure of the potentiometer for the port CPP, which rendered the port propulsion system inoperable.

Due 7 October 2013
Resolved 7 October 2013
Resolution: Vessel replaced the port CPP potentiometer and satisfactorily tested the port CPP system.

Deck/Cargo › Towing › Tackle

Issued 15 November 2009 Resolved

Anti rotating pin for ATB connection system was cracked. Crack is a result of excessive pressure build up in heavy seas due to a new system being installed. Pin had previously broken earlier in the year and had been welded, pin broke just above the weld.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 November 2009
Resolution: Sector Detroit MIs attended and verified instillation of a brand new pin.

Casualty record · 39

8 April 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3095352

19 December 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2992347

22 June 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2973164

6 December 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3114668

21 April 2008Routine · role: Suspected Pollution Source · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3190480

27 April 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3474153

28 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3711049

3 March 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3725638

25 May 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 4031730

17 April 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4337488

24 July 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4391416

2 May 2013Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4582555

17 May 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4594087

19 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4633384

7 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4730972

19 March 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4819654

18 March 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5091681

24 March 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5089737

21 July 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5191083

2 September 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5719091

15 September 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5719395

7 December 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5776505

1 January 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5793249

21 March 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6647507

23 May 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6691623

9 July 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6743392

11 September 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7057569

3 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7583181

2 May 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7847236

18 June 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7483883

6 July 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7498210

3 October 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7850966

17 December 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7840081

15 June 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7943850

18 June 2024Routine · role: Alleged Pollution Source · activity 7943052

30 December 2024Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 8056972

10 July 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8209804

16 September 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8236739

20 November 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8273331

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.