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HERO
HERO is a 1954 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2005, most recently in May 2026, along with 44 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2005.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 May 2026.
- Built
- 1954
- Last inspected
- 21 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 44 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2005
Identity
1091191
WDN2910
509750
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-509750
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 recorded3
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2005–2026)
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.
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Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)73.6 ft × 21.0 ft × 5.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 67 / net 54
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHIGGINS INC · NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1954
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portOAKLAND, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 30 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 it67 - Simplified, Gross Ton
54 - Simplified, Net Ton
107 - Dead Weight, Ton
54 - Simplified, Net Ton
107 - Dead Weight, 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 · 3
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.
SOLANA Towing Vessel · MISLE 138271 · 19 June 2009 · activity 3527136ROCKPORT Industrial Vessel · MISLE 402558 · 19 June 2009 · activity 3527136PETER M Towing Vessel · MISLE 483487 · 19 June 2009 · activity 3527136Inspection history · 18
21 May 2026
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8378311
7 May 2026
Deficiency Check · Vessel Attendance · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8357338
29 April 2026
Vessel Attendance · Excursion Permit
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8357981
17 November 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8268748
13 June 2025
Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8161132
7 March 2025
Administrative Inspection · Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8090007
27 December 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8051347
6 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8044392
4 December 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7832009
1 September 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7523326
8 December 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4204587
21 April 2011
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4032867
23 March 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3970420
27 January 2011
Administration · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3935122
29 April 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC TERN (WPB 87343) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3736599
19 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3527136
14 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2585153
14 January 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2285575
Deficiency record · 44
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 21 May 2026
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. While underway, vessel experienced a hydraulic line burst on the starboard azimuth thruster (z-drive), resulting in the loss of approximately 02 gallons of hydraulic oil into the machinery space. Vessel must make repairs and conduct a sea trial satisfactory to the attending marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 May 2026
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for
emergency dewatering. All installed bilge piping must
have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that
prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping.
During operational testing of fixed bilge pumps, MI
observed inoperable bilge suction in the engine room due
to suspected blockage within the bilge piping system
and/or malfunctioning check valve.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 7 May 2026
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: Illuminated magnetic compass. The compass must be readable from each operating station. MI observed missing magnetic compass at the operating station.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 7 May 2026
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. MI observed exposed exhaust piping and missing lagging on the STBD engine.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 7 May 2026
Resolved
Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. MI identified unfilled cable transit through a watertight bulkhead between the generator space and engine room.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. Fuel piping serving bow day tanks located in engine room forward bulkhead found wrapped in electrical and painters tape. Beneath tape, splash zone patch of pipe was found. Provide repair proposal for permanent repairs. Bow fuel tanks to be drained and crew prohibited from refilling or using associated bow piping until permanent repairs verified.
46 CFR 143.270
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: Storage areas are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials insofar as practicable. Port and starboard diesel day tanks in the aux machinery space fitted with plastic hose for sediment removal at the bottom. Each hose has residual diesel in them that present a fire hazard.
46 CFR 142.220
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. Submersible pumps in the steering gear room are not secured into position. 46 CFR 143.275
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Dead end wire bundle was found on the aft engine room bulkhead between steering room access door and twin disc panel. 46 CFR 143.400(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Dead end wire found coming out of submersible rule pump located in steering space. 46 CFR 143.400(a)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Saturated sorbent pads were found in vicinity of starboard steering gear hydraulic lines. Active leaks were not observed during operational tests but sorbents and residual oil requires removal. 46 CFR 143.220(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers...on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Portable fire extinguisher located on forward steering room bulkhead was last serviced in July 2022. This extinguisher was in excess of required amount and should be removed.
46 CFR 142.240
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Both life buoys had lifelines which were wasted and clipped to the grabline instead of secured around the body. 46 CFR 141.360(c)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with this subpart provided that either: The vessel has been in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure to be questions by the [name withheld] patch noted on starboard sideshell in steering room located 4” from the transom and 12” from the deck. Provide repair proposal for permanent repair.
46 CFR 144.200
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
A record of the type, size, and service of each towline, face wire, and spring line, used to make the towing vessel fast to her tow, must be available to the Coast Guard or third-party auditor for review. The following minimum information is required in the record: The dates when examinations were performed, the identification of each item of towing gear examined, and the name(s) of the person(s) conducting the examinations. Towing gear was not being properly logged. 46 CFR 140.820(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Frequency of readiness and testing were not being completed IAW testing requirements. 46 CFR 143.245(b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT DOOR—KEEP CLOSED” or “WATERTIGHT HATCH—KEEP CLOSED”. The engine room watertight door was missing required signage. 46 CFR 144.160(e)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 November 2025
Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Waste receptable in auxiliary machine room is constructed of combustible material. 46 CFR 144.425
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
Issued 13 June 2025
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Excess contaminated bilge water in forward engine space and hydraulic oil accumulation in forward steering compartment at the corners that requires removal.
46 CFR 140.205
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 June 2025
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. Pump associated with aft portion of port main engine showing signs of oil leakage as well as around and beneath shafts in steering compartment. Determine source and secure oil leaks.
46 CFR 143.245
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 27 December 2024
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Engine room ventilation does not have a means of closing in the event of a fire. Implement a means of securing engine room ventilation to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector, prior to credit drydock. CFR 144.605
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 December 2024
Resolved
Machinery 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. Port main engine fuel supply line is weeping diesel fuel through the exterior mesh. Replace the fuel line to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 December 2024
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Dead end wires found in engine room near port forward bulkhead above electronic engine control box. Remove or properly terminate exposed wires. 46 CFR 143.400
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 27 December 2024
Resolved
An internal structural examination required by this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or while it is out of the water. Three gussets in forward bottom of #4 starboard void found bent and require replacement. Replace worn gussets prior to credit drydock. 46 CFR 137.330
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 27 December 2024
Resolved
An internal structural examination required by this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or while it is out of the water. Temporary patch found on both sides of bulkhead separating #2 and #3 voids on port side. Remove temp patch at drydock inspection for further evaluation. 46 CFR 137.330
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 27 December 2024
Resolved
An internal structural examination required by this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or while it is out of the water. Port side freeing port on main deck passes from the deck through the #5 port void and has a temp patch near the sideshell. Provide repair proposal and affect proper repair prior to credit drydock. 46 CFR 137.330
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 27 December 2024
Resolved
An internal structural examination required by this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or while it is out of the water. Deck wastage found in engine room overhead. Wastage is located on port side of engine room near the soft patch at the inboard corner between two corner bolts. Top side of wastage is on main deck aft just outside engine room. Provide repair proposal and affect proper repair prior to credit drydock. 46 CFR 137.330
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 6 December 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel has not completed an annual inspection within the required timeline.Conduct satisfactory annual inspection prior to the carriage of cargo.
46 CFR 137.200
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection. Crew member was not part of the vessel's drug testing program. Ensure all crew members are part of the drug testing program, to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. 46 CFR 16.230(a)(1)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Aft door has a gap when closed and is not watertight. Repair watertight door, to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. 46 CFR 140.610(b)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided: Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank. Day tank did not have low level alarm. Add alarm to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(7)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electric bilge pumps need to be securely mounted to the deck, wiring needs to be off the bilge deck and properly routed in cable runs, and the lazarette bilge pump has a crack that needs to be repaired/replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. Engine room and generator room need to be made vapor tight.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance, provide the vessel is built, equipped, and maintained for the intended service and routes. The engine room compartment on the vessel shall be made watertight and to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Vessels first aid kit items were expired. Operator shall update all expired items in first aid kit.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed compliant by the OCMI provided that the vessel is equipped, and maintained for the intended service & routes. Cracked welds in stbd engine room by light and in stbd fwd void on deck need repaired to the satisfaction of the local OCMI. To be completed prior to credit DD.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Both main engines vibration dampener need guards installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
Total relieving capacity of relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP. Relief valve did not relieve pressure when tested. Vessel shall make repairs to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Winch motor in engine room is missing electrical cover.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must deliver water at 50 psi. Fire pump did not have gauge at discharge side of pump to detect pressure.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
Machinery systems must be maintained to provide safe operation. Hydraulic lines are supported by plastic ties. Vessel shall properly support lines. To be completed prior to credit DD.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 21 April 2011
Resolved
Testing is not spread equally throughout the year as required by 46 CFR 16.230.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 21 April 2011
Resolved
Crewmembers not properly trained prior to assuming safety sensitive positions regarding company's drug and alcohol policy in accordance with 46 CFR 16.401.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 21 April 2011
Resolved
MIS form not submitted by March 15 as required by 46 CFR part 16.500.
Casualty record · 1
14 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2585153
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.