VERA BISSO

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

Built: 1999
Last inspected: 22 October 2025
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 25
Deficiencies: 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 36 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 22 October 2025

Recorded inspections25

…physical examinations12

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded9

Deficiencies 8 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

1086279

9221140

WDC3027

502418

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-502418

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)100.0 ft × 40.0 ft × 17.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 67

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)100.0 ft × 40.0 ft × 17.2 ft

ITC tonnagegross 416 / net 124

BuilderBOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LLC · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1999

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 9 January 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 it98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
416 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
124 - 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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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 36

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 · 25

22 October 2025 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8257087

13 November 2024 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8034407

21 August 2024 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7974978

21 July 2024 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7963286

21 July 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7971471

2 June 2024 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7925340

31 January 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7858623

27 February 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7642633

18 March 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7414235

4 February 2021 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7135819

16 January 2020 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6890852

17 May 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6692725

22 January 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6613662

19 January 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6646722

18 January 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6072869

5 June 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4613907

6 May 2010 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3743522

25 November 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3428649

1 September 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2766065

24 July 2006 Security Plan Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2723347

24 July 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2723382

10 January 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2283666

18 November 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1951432

30 November 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 770527

25 November 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 200821

Deficiency record · 8

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 2 December 2024 Resolved

Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification via a Low hydraulic steering fluid alarm. The alarm worked when manually activated, but the piping from the tank was mot installed. Install piping and open the valve leading to the alarm.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 January 2025
Resolved 3 December 2024
Resolution: Vessel built to ABS Class standards.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 2 December 2024 Resolved

Each towing vessel must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location for Main engine cooling water temperature. Both Main engines gauges were INOP.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 January 2025
Resolved 3 December 2024
Resolution: Murphy switched connected adn tested satisfacory.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 2 December 2024 Resolved

Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. The forward port engine room bulkhead wiring to the electrical outlet was not in a junction box. The wire should be secured or removed.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 January 2025
Resolved 3 December 2024
Resolution: Tied into junction box.

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

Issued 21 July 2024 Resolved

An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with this subpart provided that either: (b) The vessel has both been in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by the OCMI. The VERA BISSO was involved in a marine casualty on 21JUL2024 and received damage to the bulwark, stiffeners/brackets, and 42inx42in deck area on the starboard aft quarter, and two starboard transverse frames inside the steering space as a result. Permanent repairs to be made to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. The vessel is authorized a one-time transit to LMR MM106 repair yard as identified by O/O.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 September 2024
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted survey report from ABS attesting to the satisfactory repairs of damaged bulwark and deck area on starboard aft quarter.

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

Issued 2 June 2024 Resolved

A towing vessel 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 horsepower, engaged in commercial service must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class A Device. The vessel's AIS is reported to not be functional. Vessels is restricted to operate only within their operating zone of 3-4 miles of MM229.3. The VERA BISSO must communicate with VTS prior to making any vessel movements and make aware their intentions to any passing vessels.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 June 2024
Resolved 2 June 2024
Resolution: Technician fixed AIS.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved

Each towing vessel must have an alarm for low level in the fuel day tanks. Install low level alarms on fuel day tanks during next scheduled drydock.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 January 2025
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided evidence for being built to class, therefore IAW 46 CFR 143.215 they are in compliance.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved

Electrical systems must minimize shock hazards. Install missing covers over open blanks in wheelhouse breaker panel.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 April 2022
Resolved 27 April 2022
Resolution: Blank installed.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers

Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved

Each ship subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge Act must have on board a radio operator who holds a restricted radio-telephone operator permit or higher class license. Master must obtain license as stated above.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 April 2022
Resolved 27 April 2022
Resolution: License obtained.

Ownership record

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