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WHIRLAWAY
WHIRLAWAY is a 1999 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 2003, most recently in January 2026, along with 13 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 7 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2025.
Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 16 January 2026.
- Built
- 1999
- Last inspected
- 16 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 13 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 7 investigations · 2006–2025
Identity
1090243
8635540 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WCZ6032
508313
Flag
UNITED STATES
366935420
Maury page id
psix-508313
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded14
Years with a record
16 calendar years (2003–2026)
The 30 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.0 ft × 24.0 ft × 10.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 109 / net 87
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSNEED SHIPBUILDING · ORANGE, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1999
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 16 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it109 - Simplified, Gross Ton
87 - Simplified, Net Ton
87 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.
Radio station licence
WCZ6032MMSI 366935420 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 13 November 2019, expires 22 December 2029
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspected as a tow unit · 11
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.
LYDIA Towing Vessel · MISLE 417733 · 13 July 2025 · activity 8187787EMS 319 Tank Barge · MISLE 420296 · 13 July 2025 · activity 8187787REALIST Towing Vessel · MISLE 141914 · 23 March 2025 · activity 8098366BLACK BEARD Towing Vessel · MISLE 202366 · 23 March 2025 · activity 8098366SCF 24132B Freight Barge · MISLE 676664 · 23 March 2025 · activity 8098366MGI-F9 Tank Barge · MISLE 51392 · 23 July 2013 · activity 4662281WEB 181 Tank Barge · MISLE 931639 · 23 July 2013 · activity 4662281WEB 403 Tank Barge · MISLE 636534 · 24 June 2011 · activity 4055541KIRBY 29020 Tank Barge · MISLE 861235 · 24 June 2011 · activity 4055541KIRBY 10429 Tank Barge · MISLE 52043 · 3 October 2006 · activity 2817241STEVE RICHOUX Towing Vessel · MISLE 138168 · 3 October 2006 · activity 2817241Inspection history · 30
16 January 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC TIGER SHARK (WPB 87359) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8297836
13 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8187787
23 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8098366
18 September 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8004593
17 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8004064
23 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7918043
23 May 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7934185
8 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7908947
1 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7904978
30 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7904011
2 August 2022
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7523098
21 July 2022
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7512592
8 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7249998
19 September 2020
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7061367
30 June 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6992618
2 June 2020
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6966428
22 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6703545
12 February 2016
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5819776
23 July 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4662281
4 April 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4562932
19 February 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4536050
24 January 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4536053
11 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4328922
26 July 2011
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4101560
24 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4055541
1 March 2010
Administration · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3688075
1 February 2007
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2865333
3 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2817241
14 December 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2259671
24 November 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1953928
Deficiency record · 13
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 September 2024
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. Propulsion loss on the port engine.
Authorized one time transit to Hardrock Shipyard Lafitte, LA under escort of M/V WAR EMBLEM IAW transit plan.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 23 May 2024
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. Received report of an out of control fire in the Engine Room. Provide survey report of damage sustained and complete repairs prior to movement, submit report to USCG from TPO attesting to the full restoration of safety systems. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 1 May 2024
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. MI found excessive exhaust leak in the port MDE exhaust stack space.
Vessel is restricted from movement untill items are completed to the satisfaction of the attending MI and TPO.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Observed oily build up on generator windings; clean to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 1 August 2022
No resolution recorded
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Valves for keel coolers were not installed; install valves to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 1 August 2022
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. Replace flexible lube oil hose to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either: (1) Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours; or (2) Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape routes and sufficiently visible to enable egress with no power. Install emergency lighting or phosphorescent adhesive strips in overnight berthing areas to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Observed exposed wires coming from generator; secure or cap wires to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Label breakers on engine room switchboards to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 August 2022
Resolved
Lifejackets must have the following attachments and fittings: (1) Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. Life jacket lights did not have batteries; corrected on the spot.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 19 September 2020
Resolved
Marine Radar Antenna Unit RSB-0070, starboard searchlight and port antenna were damaged by the collision incident.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 June 2020
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation.
Vessel experienced a reduction in propulsion on port main engine due to a loss of cooling water.
Once repairs are made to the satisfaction of the Third Party Organization (ABS), submit TPO report to Houston-Galveston OCMI; or submit a letter of attestation from maintenance department.
Casualty record · 7
3 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2817241
11 February 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4328922
24 January 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4536053
19 February 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4536050
23 May 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7934185
23 March 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8098366
13 July 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at ALGIERS LOCK AND DAM · activity 8187787
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
DAVID F. STONE (2006–2013). 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
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.