Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 March 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)115.8 ft × 38.0 ft × 14.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 183 / net 128
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)115.8 ft × 38.0 ft × 14.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 421 / net 126
BuilderMAIN IRON WORKS INC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2002
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 3 August 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it183 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
421 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
128 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
126 - Convention (Subpart B), 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
WDP2569MMSI 368337530 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 13 October 2023, expires 13 October 2033
WDF2428MMSI 367003530 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 July 2019, expires 14 October 2029
WDI8648MMSI 367740720 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 June 2016, cancelled 25 July 2026
WDI6471MMSI 367719040 · cancelled · voluntarily equipped · granted 4 March 2016, cancelled 13 June 2016
WDE4248MMSI 367003530 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 April 2008, cancelled 8 October 2009 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WDC3177MMSI 367003530 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 December 2004, cancelled 1 April 2008 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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.
Inspection history · 28
20 March 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8329107
4 February 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8303608
25 July 2025
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8194413
3 September 2024
Administrative Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7995514
19 October 2023
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7810406
4 October 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7803560
8 April 2022
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7427135
15 May 2019
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6689367
6 February 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6621221
2 March 2018
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6368039
18 February 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6379677
8 February 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6352720
21 October 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6293905
3 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6229563
20 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6126158
3 December 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5775057
2 December 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5776464
2 December 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5795741
25 February 2015
MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5074479
18 November 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5063115
25 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4843677
25 April 2014
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4843829
25 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4857618
15 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4783810
2 November 2009
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3627117
15 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2556832
14 December 2004
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2266797
2 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1965643
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Other (MARPOL Annex V)
Issued 4 February 2026
Resolved
The garbage record book along with receipts obtained from reception facilities shall be kept on board the ship and readily available for inspection. Garbage landing receipts could not be presented to [name withheld] 73/78. Annex V, Regulation 10, 3.5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 March 2026
Resolution: Recieved documentation rectifying deficiency.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 4 February 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. Four rocket projectiles, each complete with bridle and leader of fire-resistant materials. Two of the projectiles shall be of the buoyant type. Vessel only had 01 rocket projectile. 46 CFR 141.385 and 46 CFR 170.040 a
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 February 2026
Resolution: Vsl representative provided photo evidence of new rocket flares.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 February 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. Vessel machinery space ventilation dampers on port and starboard stacks missing locking nut. 46 CFR 143.205 a
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 February 2026
Resolution: Vsl representative provided photo evidence of new locking nuts on ventilation dampers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 February 2026
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part. Yellow flame locker on aft deck storing gasoline did not have dedicated 40-B extinguisher. 46 CFR 142.225 d
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 February 2026
Resolution: Vsl representative provided photo evidence of the removal of the tellow flame locker containing gasoline.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 3 September 2024
Resolved
In General.-The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall-(1) ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2);(2) establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system; (3) record in a log book information on all access and use of the vessel's master key, including-(A) dates and times of access;(B) the room or location accessed; and(C) the name and rank of the crew member that used the master key; and(4) make the list under paragraph (2) and the log book under paragraph (3) available upon request to any agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, any member of the Coast Guard, and any law enforcement officer performing official duties in the course and scope of an investigation. Vessel was not in compliance with master key requirements.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2024
Resolved 25 July 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 3 September 2024
Resolved
Each crew berthing area shall be equipped with information regarding—
(A)vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage; and
(B)procedures and resources to report crimes, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, including information—
(i)on the telephone number, website address, and email address for reporting allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment to the Coast Guard;
(ii)on vessel owner or company procedures to report violations of company policy and access resources;
(iii)on resources provided by outside organizations such as sexual assault hotlines and counseling;
(iv)on the retention period for surveillance video recording after an incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault is reported; and
(v)additional items specified in regulations issued by, and at the discretion of, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. No signage was present.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2024
Resolved 25 July 2025
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
Issued 3 September 2024
Resolved
No manned ship subject to this part may operate unless it carries on board a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan approved by the Coast Guard.Vessel shall submit approval letter for combined SOPEP/NTVRP prior to international voyage.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 November 2024
Resolution: Vessel applied for and recieved approval letters for NTVRP and SOPEP.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator Cable
Issued 3 December 2015
Resolved
Vessel was not able to produce electrical supply from generator. COTP issued.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 December 2015
Resolution: Technician repaired a broken lug connection inside the generator armature which believed to burn off due to loose terminal nut.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram
Issued 3 December 2015
Resolved
Both steering rams leaking hydraulic fluid. COTP order issued.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 December 2015
Resolution: Rams were replaced. Port ram leaked at fitting, stbd ram leaked at ram seal. Replaced these rams with two more rebuilt rams. Tests SAT.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pump
Issued 3 December 2015
Resolved
Port steering pump not achieving workable pressure. COTP issued.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 December 2015
Resolution: Techs replaced O-rings, filters, gauges and replaced a valve that had been seized. Tests SAT.
15 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2556832
15 January 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4783810
25 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4857618
2 December 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5795741
20 March 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6126158
3 August 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6229563
8 February 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6352720
18 February 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6379677
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.