SPIRIT

Towing Vessel · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SPIRIT is a 2002 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 57 inspections since 2003, most recently in May 2026, along with 5 deficiencies and 26 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2026.

Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 May 2026.

Built: 2002
Last inspected: 6 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 57
Deficiencies: 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 26 investigations · 2003–2026
Inspected with: 18 other vessels

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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 6 May 2026

Recorded inspections57

…physical examinations10

…administrative events10

…with no type recorded37

Deficiencies 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 20 calendar years (2003–2026)

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

1135778

8981406

WDF4892

603553

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-603553

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)75.0 ft × 30.0 ft × 10.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 189 / net 151

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderORANGE SHIPBUILDING CO INC · ORANGE, TX, UNITED STATES · built 2002

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 15 September 2025 · expires 30 September 2026

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 it151 - Simplified, Net Ton
189 - Simplified, Gross 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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57 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 5 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 18 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 26 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, 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 · 18

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 · 57

6 May 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8376272

27 February 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8324571

2 February 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8305088

12 November 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8267679

14 August 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8214836

14 August 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8219042

3 July 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8174264

3 July 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8174287

14 June 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7934864

8 March 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7876314

4 October 2023 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7801730

13 May 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7687257

2 May 2023 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7679590

2 May 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7697027

12 December 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7608013

26 March 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7426336

22 October 2021 TPO Audit

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7339029

27 July 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7269851

21 July 2021 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7264625

14 April 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Houston (91104) · Activity 7175674

1 February 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7137115

18 August 2020 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7036900

18 August 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7057769

29 June 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6729279

28 September 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6551507

6 July 2018 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6512997

11 October 2017 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6285812

27 October 2016 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6029920

30 July 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5959862

9 November 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5038156

9 July 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4930287

10 April 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4995001

12 August 2013 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4684785

14 March 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4549347

19 January 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4523758

4 September 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4433624

16 August 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4417218

25 May 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4326856

14 March 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4264520

3 January 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4235473

16 August 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4125750

23 May 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4023291

20 April 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3990736

15 September 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3850686

17 August 2010 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3827393

8 April 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4062066

22 December 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3654907

23 September 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4194512

19 May 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3213438

19 May 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3219300

16 May 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3221435

6 May 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3222185

17 January 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3131921

6 December 2006 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2832309

7 October 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2830964

8 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1961002

16 March 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1774688

Deficiency record · 5

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 13 May 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. Received report of loss of propulsion on starboard main while vessel was in Algiers Canal MM5.9. Provide Technician report and TPO report attesting to the completion of repairs and suitability of vessel for its intended service. 46 CFR 143.205(a)

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 13 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided technician report and TPO report attesting to the completion of repairs and suitability of vessel for its intended service.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)

Issued 12 December 2022 Resolved

Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor and control the amount of thrust, rudder angle, and (if applicable) direction of thrust, at each operating station. Vessel reported the steering ram suffered a broken weld seam causing the stationary part of ram to become dislodged and free. 46cfr143.225

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 12 December 2022
Resolved 12 December 2022
Resolution: Received email and pictures attesting to satisfactory repairs. see attachments

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)

Issued 18 August 2020 Resolved

The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devvices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Alcohol testing devices on board are expired.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 August 2020
Resolved 20 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel was provided with new test kits as required. TPO accepted addition of kits.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine

Issued 18 August 2020 Resolved

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 August 2020
Resolved 20 August 2020
Resolution: Devall Diesel Techician removed zip ties and installed proper set screw to the satisfaction of the vessel's TPO.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 29 June 2019 Resolved

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel experienced main steering loss due to unknown causes resulting in a Marine Casualty. Vessel is restricted to current position in Mississippi River at 7.3 mile marker until repairs completed and a technician report provided attesting to cause and satisfactory functional capability of steering system as designed. 46CFR143.205(a) 60 c

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 29 June 2019
Resolution: Received technician report stating a piece of wood was found jammed between steering rod and the mechanical step. In addition, the base for the rods was loose and shifting around. Appropriate repairs were made and a satisfactory steering test carried out

Casualty record · 26

16 March 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1774688

7 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2830964

17 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3131921

6 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3222185

16 May 2008Routine · role: Source Vessel for Cargo Transfer · activity 3221435

19 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3219300

8 April 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4062066

15 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3850686

23 May 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4023291

16 August 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4125750

3 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4235473

14 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4264520

25 May 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4326856

16 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4417218

19 January 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4523758

14 March 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4549347

30 July 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 2 injured · activity 5959862

18 August 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7057769

27 July 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7269851

26 March 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7426336

2 May 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7697027

3 July 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8174264

14 August 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8214836

2 February 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8305088

27 February 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8324571

6 May 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8376272

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

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