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RESOLVE ENTERPRISE
Towing Vessel · Built 1930s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named RESOLVE ENTERPRISE
RESOLVE ENTERPRISE is a 1932 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 1994, most recently in June 2025, along with 35 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2013.
Records from 1994 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 10 June 2025.
- Built
- 1932
- Last inspected
- 10 June 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 35 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2013
Identity
231903
WDF4231
58833
Flag
UNITED STATES
367449480
Maury page id
psix-58833
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded7
Years with a record
17 calendar years (1994–2025)
The 20 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)64.0 ft × 27.4 ft × 5.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 63 / net 50
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
Builderbuilder not recorded · EAST ST LOUIS, IL, UNITED STATES · built 1932
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portMOBILE, AL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 4 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it50 - Simplified, Net Ton
63 - Simplified, Gross Ton
63 - Simplified, Gross 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
WDF4231MMSI 367449480 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 April 2020, expires 28 April 2030
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 · 13
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.
ISAAC K Towing Vessel · MISLE 166969 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577SOUTHERN ROSE Towing Vessel · MISLE 168494 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577BETSY WEPFER Towing Vessel · MISLE 194899 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577EMILIE REECE Towing Vessel · MISLE 204926 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577LUCILLE BROOKS Towing Vessel · MISLE 206814 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577KIRBY 28145 Tank Barge · MISLE 1144976 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577KIRBY 28177 Tank Barge · MISLE 1156708 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577KAY TEMPLETON Towing Vessel · MISLE 83346 · 14 November 2002 · activity 1739172J-511 Tank Barge · MISLE 211731 · 14 November 2002 · activity 1739172J-511 Tank Barge · MISLE 211731 · 6 January 1997 · activity 128261MMS-1002 Tank Barge · MISLE 40629 · 18 July 1996 · activity 86598TOMMIE'S TERMINAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 125379 · 18 July 1996 · activity 86598LAUREN ALLYSSA Towing Vessel · MISLE 79449 · 8 July 1994 · activity 118304CC-202 Freight Barge · MISLE 110032 · 8 July 1994 · activity 118304J-511 Tank Barge · MISLE 211731 · 8 July 1994 · activity 118304Inspection history · 20
10 June 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8153053
16 May 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8137661
9 September 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7999586
14 September 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7774442
8 August 2023
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7763324
21 July 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7516779
6 October 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7327977
6 April 2020
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6949822
14 October 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MARPOL
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5742555
29 May 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4873258
20 July 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4672577
9 March 2012
MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4260269
6 March 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2596703
14 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1739172
8 October 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1687189
24 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 280595
23 June 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 430147
6 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 128261
18 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 86598
8 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 118304
Deficiency record · 35
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Inspection found the system could not pull suction from the engine room bilge.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must maintain valid proof of registration for the emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB). Inspection found certificate not registered to new owner/vessel name.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
Each U.S. towing vessel of 26 feet (about 8 meters) or more in length, except a public vessel, must hold a ship-radio-station license for radio transmitters. Inspection found FCC license was not updated to new owner/vessel name.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
All crewmembers must be familiar with their fire-fighting duties, and, specifically how to stop any mechanical ventilation system for the engine room and effectively seal all natural openings to the space to prevent leakage of the extinguishing agent. Inspection found the access covers above the main engines unable to be sealed off due to warping/ineffective dogs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 May 2025
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. Inspection found buildup of oil and debris on both generator windings.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 May 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. Inspection found oil leak on starboard generator.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 May 2025
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. Inspection found exhaust leak on starboard generator exhaust manifold.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. Inspection found approximately 10' of aft deck that is level with the bulwarks that is left unprotected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. Inspection found vessel crew unable to provide evidence of engine alarm set point testing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: main engine lube oil pressure, RPM, and cooling water temperature. Inspection found missing required gauges.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: generator engine lube oil pressure, RPM, and cooling water temperature. Inspection found missing required gauges.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 16 May 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by § 136.202. Vessel has new owner, operator and vessel name as of April 3rd, 2025, as per request from TBS. Vessel is restricted from operating until COI inspection is completed by attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 136.200(a)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 14 September 2023
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Vessel's remote control for STBD fuel shut off valves are not closing as required to shut off the supply of fuel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 14 September 2023
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. Seals on both shafts leaked excessively.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 September 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Vessel's navigation light located on the mast is inoperable.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 14 September 2023
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. Vessel's STBD engine is missing the OTBD starter cover. Vessel's exterior 400v shore power connection is missing the cover.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 6 October 2021
Resolved
Vessel must have a working fire detection panel complying with 46 CFR 142.330. Fire detection panel was showing a fault when inspected. Determine the cause of the fault and provide evidence that corrective action was performed with a satisfactory test of the system.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 4 September 2020
Resolved
Closure devices must be suitable for the expected route. Both watertight doors on main deck were not properly maintained. MI noted that hinges were loose, pins/bolts not properly seated, and there were no nuts on threaded ends.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 4 September 2020
Resolved
Closure devices must be suitable for the expected route. MI noted significant corrosion on the bottom of forward watertight door on main deck which fully penetrated the steel allowing for possible water intrusion.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 4 September 2020
Resolved
Machinery systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. MI noted hydraulic hoses for steering system on aft main deck were corroded and pose significant navigation/pollution/safety risk.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 September 2020
Resolved
Machinery systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Bilge system in MSD space is not ready for operation. MI noted missing bilge suction valve.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel is required to maintain structural integrity based on its design and intended service.
MI identified numerous structural concerns in the MSD void, with regard to excessive wastage in transverse and longitudinal frames. Excessive scaling noted on plating within bilge. Soft patch on overhead in MSD void not properly modified to maintain watertight integrity.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Skiffs used as survival craft must be suitable for all persons on board the towing vessel, must have capacity plate, and must be suitable for intended service. Skiff had no capacity plate, required lifesaving equipment, or outboard engine.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. No health and safety plan was made available for CG review.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have visual distress signals in accordance with the table in 46 CFR 141.370. Marine Inspector noted that all visual distress signals onboard were expired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel of at least 26 ft, but less than 79 feet, in length must carry a minimum of 02 lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Vessel was equipped with only 01 lifebuoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Each lifebuoy must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. MI noted that lettering on lifebuoy was badly worn and difficult to distinguish.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy and at least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel of greater than 26 feet must be equipped with a floating electric water light approved under series 161.010 or 161.110. Vessel did not have required lifeline or floating electric water lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Semi-portable extinguishers must be permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent rolling under heavy sea conditions. MI noted semi-portable extinguisher was not permanently secured.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Closure devices must be suitable for the expected route. Both watertight door gaskets on main deck were missing or severely worn.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Piping exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. MI noted that there was no containment for exposed steering gear on stern of vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a fire axe that is readily accessible for use from the exterior of the vessel. Vessel was not equipped with a fire axe.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
A vessel shall be designed and constructed in a way to minimize fire hazards. The fuel vent screen on the starboard side of the main deck was found to be clogged and not allowing the fuel tank to properly vent. Either clean or replace the flame screen on the starboard side fuel vent.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Towing vessels must be capable of preventing all oil spills from reaching the water during transfers. The cam lock for the starboard fuel transfer connection was found to be cracked, and not able to be properly secured to a transfer hose. Replace the cam lock fitting.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. The bilge high level alarm in both the MSD Void and the engine room were spliced using either electrical tape or crimped butt connectors, within the bilge and below the deck plate. Because of this one of the wires for the bilge alarm in the engine room was discovered separated from the connector and found submerged in the bilge water. Make proper splice connections to ensure the splices will not separate and be watertight.
Casualty record · 1
20 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 4672577
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
ENTERPRISE (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.