ALGOMA BUFFALO

Freight Ship · Bulk Carrier class · Built 1970s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

ALGOMA BUFFALO is a 1978 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 40 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 5 deficiencies and 20 casualty investigations between 1997 and 2016.

Records from 1997 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 May 2026.

Built: 1978
Last inspected: 11 May 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 40
Deficiencies: 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 20 investigations · 1997–2016
Inspected with: 5 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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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 Bulk Carrier class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 11 May 2026

Recorded inspections40

…physical examinations19

…administrative events13

…with no type recorded8

Deficiencies 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

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

596352

7620653

VDBA

49805

Flag

CANADA

Maury page id

psix-49805

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it14382 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
26754 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
32740 - Displacement, Metric Ton
5107 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

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Detail on this page

40 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 5 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 5 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 1 other recorded name, with years; 20 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record, as PSIX holds it. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 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 · 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.

OHIO Towing Vessel · MISLE 1540636 · 20 June 2023 · activity 7848857 INDIANA Towing Vessel · MISLE 1677487 · 20 June 2023 · activity 7848857 ALASKA Towing Vessel · MISLE 56271 · 27 October 2020 · activity 7085345 PENNSYLVANIA Towing Vessel · MISLE 1602021 · 27 October 2020 · activity 7085345 MICHIGAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 1547906 · 28 August 2020 · activity 7057580 PENNSYLVANIA Towing Vessel · MISLE 1602021 · 28 August 2020 · activity 7057580 ALASKA Towing Vessel · MISLE 56271 · 19 April 2017 · activity 6129229

Inspection history · 40

11 May 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8371182

22 April 2026 PSC B

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8353280

7 January 2026 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8291577

4 January 2026 Administrative Inspection · PSC B · Deficiency Check · Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only)

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8289290

27 December 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8287595

10 October 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8250401

6 July 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8176158

20 June 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8163075

30 May 2025 PSC B · Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only)

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8147417

20 May 2025 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8140089

28 April 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8121507

25 April 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8120095

21 April 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8116617

4 June 2024 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only) · PSC B

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7926806

20 June 2023 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7718901

20 June 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7848857

30 May 2023 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only) · PSC B

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7700354

16 May 2022 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only) · PSC B

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7451728

26 November 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7357667

27 October 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7085345

26 October 2020 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only)

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7082223

28 August 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7057580

2 January 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6881556

16 December 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6874554

29 April 2019 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only)

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6673142

26 October 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6568734

17 September 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6542197

25 April 2018 Canadian Vsl Safety Exam (D9 only)

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6399148

24 May 2017 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6154080

20 April 2017 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6128679

19 April 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6129229

29 March 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6113810

13 January 2017 Annual Inspection · Construction Oversight · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6122979

2 December 2016 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6051490

16 August 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6068621

15 August 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5973452

3 July 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5929893

5 April 2016 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5847868

25 March 2016 Examination of Repairs · Construction Oversight · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5792948

29 January 2016 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5807117

Deficiency record · 5

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 8 January 2026 Resolved

The integrity of any deck in way of a stairway opening, other than a stair tower, shall be maintained by "A" Class doors at every level. the doors shall be of self closing type. Class "a" fire door to Machinery Space om transverse hallway will not close due to wasted fire gasket material. 46 CFR 92.07-10 (d)(4)- 17 AC

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 January 2026
Resolution: Crew replaced gasket material and submitted photograph of material sealing the door, video of the door closing properly, and Class Report attesting to their satisfaction of the repair.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 6 July 2025 Resolved

In general, compliance with the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping will be considered as satisfactory evidence of the structural efficiency of the vessel. PSCO was notified on 05 JUL 25 that the subject vessel experienced a grounding on the Saginaw River in the area of/near Essexville, MI. As such, vessel must provide to USCG a report from Class attesting to the structural integrity of the hull and seaworthiness of the vessel. 46 CFR 92.01-10

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 7 July 2025
Resolution: Received class report from ABS stating no damage from grounding.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices

Issued 20 May 2025 Resolved

Vessels in Great Lakes service must be fitted with anchors, chains, and hawsers in general agreement with the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping. Vessel lost its starboard anchor into the waters of Lake Superior. 17a 46 CFR 96.07-5

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 May 2025
Resolution: Received Class Report authorizing vessel to operate for 90 days without the starboard anchor.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 20 June 2023 Resolved

A power driven vessel underway shall exhibit a masthead light forward. Forward masthead light is damaged.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 June 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: ABS verified repairs and cleared the deficiency. Tech Report in documents.

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

Issued 17 September 2018 Resolved

Vsl is broadcasting: Invalid Call Sign.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 October 2018
Resolved 26 October 2018
Resolution: Reviewed VIVS found no AIS errors.

Casualty record · 20

12 December 1997Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 48881

13 May 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3235920

11 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2107182

12 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2508227

11 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2556882

8 August 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3037317

20 October 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3349455

19 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3367004

30 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4364685

13 July 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4377690

2 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4398662

24 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4445129

27 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4509341

18 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4571785

20 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4574039

22 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4731303

4 September 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 5781237

21 October 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5747608

3 July 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 5929893

16 August 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6068621

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.

Recorded names · 1

BUFFALO (1997–2016). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

Ownership record

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