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S. MARTIN THORPE
Towing Vessel · Built 2000s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named S. MARTIN THORPE · CROSBY MARINE TRANSPORTATION, LLC operator of record, 2023
S. MARTIN THORPE is a 2003 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2004, most recently in July 2026, along with 9 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 3 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2020.
Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 July 2026.
- Built
- 2003
- Last inspected
- 30 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 9 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2007–2020
Identity
1138942
8983052 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WDN2753
611774
Flag
UNITED STATES
367069420
Maury page id
psix-611774
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded6
Years with a record
14 calendar years (2004–2026)
The 22 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)66.5 ft × 26.0 ft × 10.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 83 / net 56
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)66.5 ft × 26.0 ft × 10.5 ft
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderA & B INDUSTRIES OF MORGAN CITY INC · AMELIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2003
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 19 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it83 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
56 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
56 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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
WDN2753MMSI 367069420 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 June 2022, expires 29 June 2032
WDH3350MMSI 367069420 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 February 2014, cancelled 21 June 2022
WDC7307MMSI 367069420 · cancelled · voluntarily equipped · granted 29 September 2005, cancelled 7 February 2014
WDB4145MMSI 366895250 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 May 2003, cancelled 3 August 2013
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 · 10
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.
MISS CROSBY Towing Vessel · MISLE 159980 · 29 September 2020 · activity 7069335CBC 1274 Freight Barge · MISLE 1291491 · 29 September 2020 · activity 7069335CBC 1277 Freight Barge · MISLE 1478590 · 29 September 2020 · activity 7069335MISS CROSBY Towing Vessel · MISLE 159980 · 4 December 2018 · activity 6593759SMITH PRIVATEER Towing Vessel · MISLE 808501 · 4 December 2018 · activity 6593759LB ROBERT Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 1095358 · 4 December 2018 · activity 6593759VICTORY Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 52986 · 22 March 2007 · activity 2895542BAYOU WARRIOR Towing Vessel · MISLE 95477 · 22 March 2007 · activity 2895542SEA FOX Towing Vessel · MISLE 112621 · 22 March 2007 · activity 2895542SARAH BORDELON Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 772841 · 22 March 2007 · activity 2895542G L 141 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 47158 · 22 October 2004 · activity 2225953Inspection history · 22
30 July 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8450718
3 September 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8226255
1 July 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8172691
6 February 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8075606
9 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8009363
13 October 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7807371
26 June 2023
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7723911
17 May 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7449111
29 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7069335
4 December 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6593759
12 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6409852
25 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6221234
18 December 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5041681
16 January 2013
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4517221
22 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2895542
20 September 2006
MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2782984
28 August 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2761807
18 October 2005
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2516948
13 October 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2513810
7 October 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2509627
22 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2225953
13 April 2004
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2043476
Deficiency record · 9
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 July 2026
Resolved
13101 - 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. While underway the vessel's starboard engine became inoperable.
46 CFR 140.205
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 September 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. STBD battery box was full of water and batteries appear to be leaking.
46 CFR 143.205 (a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 3 September 2025
No resolution recorded
A survival craft that weights 185 kilograms (407.8 pounds) or less may be lifted not more than 300 millimeters (1 foot) in order to launch. Each liferaft must be arranged to permit it to drop into the water from the deck on which it is stowed. Liferaft is not stowed where lifting less than 1 foot and dropping directly into the water is possible. Rectify prior to next credit dry dock.
46 CFR 199.130 (a) (7) (ii) and (c) (3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 3 September 2025
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Liferaft hydro static release was not attached to the cradle.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 September 2025
Resolved
Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy Float light line was deteriorated.
46 CFR 141.360 (4)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 October 2023
Resolved
Each wire and cable run must be installed in a manner to prevent contact with personnel, mechanical hazards, and leaking fluids. MI observed exposed wiring underneath operating station console.
46 CFR 143.575 (a)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 13 October 2023
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. MI observed incorrect fire extinguisher in the vicinity of the paint locker.
46 CFR 142.225 (d)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 October 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.MI observed wet batteries in the STBD engine room battery compartment.
46 CFR 143.400 (a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 October 2023
Resolved
Stowage positions for lifejackets stowed in a berthing space or stateroom and all lifejacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity, identity, and, if sizes other than adult or universal sizes are used on the vessel, the size. MI observed missing markings identifying the lifejackets in the staterooms.
46 CFR 141.340 (h)
Casualty record · 3
22 March 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 2895542
4 December 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at DULAC PONTOON BRIDGE · activity 6593759
29 September 2020Significant Marine Casualty · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · serious marine incident, as classified · at CALCASIEU LOCKS · activity 7069335
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 · 2
CARIBBEAN LADY (2007), CROSBY HUNTER (2018–2020). 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.