Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 August 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)78.0 ft × 30.0 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 188 / net 150
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderA & B INDUSTRIES OF MORGAN CITY INC · AMELIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2002
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portLAROSE, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 20 December 2025 · expires 31 January 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 it188 - Simplified, Gross Ton
150 - 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.
Inspection history · 27
17 August 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8466781
1 October 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8244994
19 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8023001
19 October 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8032375
17 October 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8018390
13 September 2023
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7791041
8 March 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7647623
29 September 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7566306
23 September 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7568122
19 March 2022
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7414892
19 March 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7415617
13 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7388886
13 July 2021
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7240593
24 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7205349
2 December 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6590808
22 February 2018
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6366855
22 June 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5167399
16 May 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4592765
15 June 2007
Uninspected Other · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2973431
15 November 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2821494
31 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2182651
31 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2182670
23 August 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2174074
19 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2077832
15 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2026923
31 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2611025
18 June 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1824931
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 October 2024
Resolved
The KENDALL J HERBERT may not engage in towing as defined in 46 CFR 136.110 (pulling, pushing, or hauling alongside, or any combination of pulling, pushing, or hauling alongside). The vessel is switching from CG Option to TSMS Option and is outside of the COI Renewal. Inspection is scheduled for 17OCT24
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 October 2024
Resolved 17 October 2024
Resolution: Issued 835 on 13OCT24, cleared at successful completion of COI Renewal Inspection on 17OCT24
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 21 March 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. The following alarms must be provided: High bilge levels. The alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. The high level alarm in the lazarette space is inoperable. Repair/replace high level and prove satisfactory operation to the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 March 2022
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Verified proper operation of high level alarm.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 March 2022
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. The lazarette started taking on water due to an unknown cause. Vessel is not permitted to operate until the lazarette is pumped dry and an internal structural exam is conducted to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. Continue monitoring all spaces below deck and contact the Coast Guard if the condition of the vessel changes or takes on more water.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 19 March 2022
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory internal structural examination of the lazarette space.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 August 2021
Resolved 13 July 2021
Resolution: The vessel successfully completed a initial COI inspection in Boston, MA
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Float Free
Issued 15 June 2007
Resolved
Liferaft was not float free, but rather lashed down to a wooden pallet. Make liferaft float free; install weak link.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 August 2007
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Emergency Lighting
Issued 15 June 2007
Resolved
E- light in galley inop.
Due 25 July 2007
Resolved 6 August 2007
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 15 June 2007
Resolved
Broken mounting bracket for portable extinguisher in accomodation space in way of galley.
Due 25 July 2007
Resolved 6 August 2007
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 15 June 2007
Resolved
Install guard on moving parts on port generator. Stbd generator contains guards.
Due 25 July 2007
Resolved 6 August 2007
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 15 June 2007
Resolved
Identify & label remote fuel shutoffs. Crew was unable to determine whether remote fuel shut offs were on board.
Due 25 July 2007
Resolved 6 August 2007
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Ventilation
Issued 15 June 2007
Resolved
Install flame screens on fuel vents, as needed.
Due 25 July 2007
Resolved 15 June 2007
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 15 June 2007
Resolved
Install guards on rotating machinery on port generator.
Due 6 September 2007
Resolved 31 August 2007
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Residue (sludge/slop) Tank
Issued 15 June 2007
Resolved
Pump out all oily water from bilges. Oily water is above the deck plate level, aft engine room.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 August 2007
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 15 June 2007
Resolved
Install & label remote fuel shutoffs.
Due 21 September 2007
Resolved 31 August 2007