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LIBERTY

Towing Vessel · Built 2000s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named LIBERTY · REINAUER TRANSPORTATION CO. LLC operator of record, 2023

LIBERTY is a 2003 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 37 inspections since 2003, most recently in February 2026, along with 12 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 15 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2024.

Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 February 2026.

Built: 2003
Last inspected: 18 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 37
Deficiencies: 12 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 15 investigations · 2004–2024
Inspected with: 21 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.

1142383

IMO number

9296121 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here

Call sign

WDG2187

MISLE id

623727

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367513040

Maury page id

psix-623727

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations15

…administrative events6

…with no type recorded16

Years with a record 21 calendar years (2003–2026)

The 37 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)87.4 ft × 32.0 ft × 13.9 ft

Registered tonnagegross 148 / net 31

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)87.4 ft × 32.0 ft × 13.9 ft

ITC tonnagegross 235 / net 70

BuilderWASHBURN & DOUGHTY ASSOCIATES INC · EAST BOOTHBAY, ME, UNITED STATES · built 2003

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Outdrive

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 10 September 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it31 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
70 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
148 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
235 - Convention (Subpart B), 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

WDG2187MMSI 367513040 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 3 December 2021, expires 21 December 2031

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 · 21

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 · 37

18 February 2026 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8311286

28 January 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8071116

6 December 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8044458

15 February 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7866398

16 January 2024 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7849630

19 July 2023 Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7744709

14 June 2023 Drydock Extension

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7712945

21 March 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7634458

15 March 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7408780

9 June 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7226186

6 May 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7205669

24 March 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7162463

13 March 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7012394

18 June 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6723630

12 April 2019 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6661303

17 October 2018 Deficiency Check · Initial Certification · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6561624

6 September 2017 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6262327

25 January 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6077736

26 November 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6048660

7 March 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5080631

15 March 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4552849

7 December 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4498174

7 December 2012 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4498241

3 February 2011 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3940407

6 March 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3432103

8 January 2009 Administration

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3390825

3 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3227900

11 February 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3149789

23 May 2006 Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2667222

13 January 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2567093

7 December 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2559819

5 April 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2328338

7 November 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2236286

28 June 2004 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2113398

26 February 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2024996

30 January 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2003951

13 June 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1816354

Deficiency record · 12

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 18 February 2026 Resolved

Each towing vessel must perform the tests of all "other essential systems" (emergency dewatering systems), at least once every 3 months. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with 46 CFR 140. Vessel crew was not ready to test the emergency dewatering system and there were no records presented to show evidence of required 3 months testing.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 March 2026
Resolved 17 April 2026
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of bilge pumping system.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)

Issued 18 February 2026 No resolution recorded

No Certificate of Documentation issued under this part will be deemed valid for operation of the vessel until the vessel is marked in accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter G. The hailing port must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. The hailing port marked on the stern of the vessel (Boston) does not match the hailing port on the vessel's Certificate of Documentation (New York). Deficiency to be rectified prio to next credit hull exam due to restraints on hotwork needed to effect repairs.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 18 February 2026 Resolved

The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Liferaft hydrostatic unit was expired.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 March 2026
Resolved 17 April 2026
Resolution: Hyrostatic release unit replaced.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 18 February 2026 Resolved

The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Aft main deck life buoy grab line was dryrotted and wasted.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 March 2026
Resolved 17 April 2026
Resolution: Life buoy grab line replaced.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 18 February 2026 Resolved

The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Port side main deck life buoy water light batteries were expired.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 March 2026
Resolved 17 April 2026
Resolution: Life buoy water light batteries replaced. Tested light, satisfactory.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 18 February 2026 Resolved

Each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires that is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. Testing equipment, in accordance the manufacturer's design manual, was not available on board to test the fire-detection system.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 March 2026
Resolved 17 April 2026
Resolution: Tested heat detector in engine room with heat gun in accordance with manufacturer's design manual.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 18 February 2026 Resolved

Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. The emergency light in the engine room IVO exit stair failed to operate under an emergency condition test.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 March 2026
Resolved 17 April 2026
Resolution: Emergency light fixed.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 18 February 2026 Resolved

Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. First aid kit had expired items.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 March 2026
Resolved 17 April 2026
Resolution: Inspected first aid kit and found all items not past their expiration date.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces

Issued 22 January 2024 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. Remote shutoff for port aft day tank found with broken connection from the pull cable to valve handle after testing. 46 CFR 143.260(b) - 17 c

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 January 2024
Resolved 22 January 2024
Resolution: Corrected on the spot: crew was able to replace connection from pull handle to valve, tested all sat.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 24 March 2021 Resolved

A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications. Electronic and paper charts are not updated.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 20 April 2021
Resolution: Charts updated.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 24 March 2021 Resolved

A towing vessel 79 feet or more in length must carry four life buoys. One of the four life buoys is not in serviceable condition.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 20 April 2021
Resolution: life buoys replaced.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 24 March 2021 Resolved

Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. This may be accomplished by an installed detection system, or by using individual battery-operated detectors meeting UL 217. Vessel does not have smoke detection in berthing spaces.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 April 2021
Resolved 20 April 2021
Resolution: Smoke detection installed in berthing areas.

Casualty record · 15

26 February 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · at CHELSEA STREET BRIDGE · activity 2024996

7 November 2004Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · at MCARDLE STREET BRIDGE · activity 2236286

5 April 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · at FORE RIVER BRIDGE · activity 2328338

7 December 2005Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · at CHELSEA STREET BRIDGE · activity 2559819

13 January 2006Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2567093

11 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3149789

3 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at FORE RIVER BRIDGE · activity 3227900

6 March 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3432103

7 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4498174

15 March 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4552849

7 March 2015Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 5080631

26 November 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 6048660

25 January 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at MCARDLE DRAWBRIDGE · activity 6077736

15 February 2024Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7866398

6 December 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8044458

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.

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.