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W. PRESCOTT FOSTER
Towing Vessel · Built 1940s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named W. PRESCOTT FOSTER
W. PRESCOTT FOSTER is a 1947 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 1990, most recently in August 2025, along with 36 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2001.
Records from 1990 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 22 August 2025.
- Built
- 1947
- Last inspected
- 22 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 36 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2001
Identity
258896
WDD4156
66676
Flag
UNITED STATES
367140930 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-66676
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record
9 calendar years (1990–2025)
The 14 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)41.9 ft × 12.4 ft × 6.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 21 / net 11
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderEQUITABLE EQUIPMENT CO. · MADISONVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1947
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portBATON ROUGE, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 13 May 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it21 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
11 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
11 - 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
WDD4156MMSI 367140930 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 1 September 2016, cancelled 10 December 2025
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 · 14
22 August 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8215784
14 February 2024
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7865762
17 October 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7810134
8 September 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7555137
16 June 2022
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7478979
11 September 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6265747
8 May 2017
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6141288
13 March 2017
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6104372
19 October 2011
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4175359
11 July 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4078102
7 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 66397
26 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1433122
21 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1464646
5 April 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 904701
Deficiency record · 36
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 22 August 2025
No resolution recorded
A towing vessel using the Coast Guard inspection option must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. The vessel's COI was issued 27 FEB 2024, so the annual inspection for 2025 was due no later than 27 MAY 2025. No annual inspection was scheduled or conducted by the OCMI. The vessel must receive a COI inspection prior to getting underway.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
Exposed hazards such as gear and rotating machinery must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Rotating parts on the front of the main engine need a cover installed for crew protection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Battery wiring in the engine room was improperly spliced posing an electrical hazard to the crew.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and vessel safety. Engine room bilge and aft bilge contain excessive amounts of oil and water. Remove excess oil and water from bilge spaces.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights in accordance with 33 CFR part 84. Repair or replace forward mast light.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
AIS must be maintained in effective operating condition. Repair AIS.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
All fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Fixed CO2 system requires 12 month servicing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must produce the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. Vessel did not have the current, original COD on the vessel and could not produce it.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel may not be operated without a valid COI on Board. Vessel did not have the current, original COI on board at the time of inspection and could not produce it.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
All towing vessels must ensure that all hatches and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. Circular void hatch cover on aft deck was loose and could not be tightened. Repair hatch cover to ensure watertightness.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency towing arrangements and procedures
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
Emergency duties must be posted at each operating station. Post emergency duties in wheelhouse.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 17 October 2023
No resolution recorded
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and recorded in the towing vessel record. Prove completion of required drills.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
Towing vessels that operate on Western Rivers must have Water Surface Elevations appropriate to the route. Additionally, Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs) must be carried aboard or immediately available to the master.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 17 October 2023
Resolved
Prior to getting underway, the officer in charge of the navigational trip must ensure that the barges, vessels, or objects making up the tow are properly secured and configured. Ensure proper configuration of side-tow equipment/ hook-up prior to towing.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Main Engine/ Generator missing some lagging. Repair/add lagging or insulation to exhaust piping on main engine and generator.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal working areas. Engine room missing emergency lighting. Install emergency lighting in engine room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Pressure vessels must have a spring loaded relief valve to prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP. Operator could not prove operation of pressure relief valve. Prove operation of relief valve or renew.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel's main engine must be equipped with an RPM gage at the machinery location. Install RPM gages in engine room for main engine and generator.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
All towing vessels must have at least one properly operating handheld VHF-FM radio. Handheld VHF-FM radio was missing. Place VHF-FM radio onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Alarm junction box was not mounted and swinging loose. Properly mount alarm junction box.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Piping for flammable/combustible liquid, seawater cooling, or firefighting systems must be fitted with valves that are clearly marked by labeling or color coding that enables the crew to identify its function. Color code or label applicable piping in engine room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Stowage positions and all life jacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with quantity and identity of lifejackets in the container. No lifejacket stowage is provided in the wheelhouse. Install and properly label life jacket stowage.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least two portable battery-powered lights. One must be in the wheelhouse and one must be at the access to the engine room. Both portable emergency lights were missing. Place portable emergency lights onboard vessel in proper areas.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Emergency duties must be posted at each operating station. Post emergency duties in wheelhouse.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement a Health and Safety Plan. Prove existence and implementation of Health and Safety Plan as per 46 CFR 140.500 thru .515.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and recorded in the towing vessel record. Prove completion of required drills.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels that operate on Western Rivers must have Water Surface Elevations appropriate to the route. Additionally, Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs) must be carried aboard or immediately available to the master. Ensure proper publications are placed onbaord or are readily available to the master.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Prior to getting underway, the officer in charge of the navigational trip must ensure that the barges, vessels, or objects making up the tow are properly secured and configured. Ensure proper configuration of side-tow equipment/ hook-up prior to towing.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 June 2022
Resolved
The inspection for certification must ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended, and that it complies with the applicable statutes and regulations for such vessels. Vessel was missing vital machinery, lifesaving, and navigation equipment and required documents. Make vessel compliant with 46 CFR Subchapter M prior to operating vessel.
Electrical
Issued 21 October 1996
Resolved
INSTALL PROPER CRIMP ON CONNECTOR IN VENTILATION ELECTRICAL BOX IN E/R.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 October 1996
Resolved
REPLACE MISSING DOG ON THE WATERTIGHT DOOR BETWEEN THE E/R AND THE FOREPEAK.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 October 1996
Resolved
REMOVE EXCESS PETROLEUM PRODUCT FROM THE STERN COMPARTMENT TO AN APPROVED LOCATION ASHORE.
Fire Fighting
Issued 21 October 1996
Resolved
REPAIR/PROVIDE MAINTENANCE ON THE FIXED CO2 SYSTEM._x001C_
Navigation
Issued 21 October 1996
Resolved
REPAIR LOWER MASTHEAD LIGHT SO IT ILLUMINATES.
Electrical
Issued 21 October 1996
Resolved
REPAIR CONNECTION ON BATTERY TERMINAL WHERE THE WIRES ARE LOOSE.
Documentation
Issued 21 October 1996
Resolved
PROCURE AND POST A VALID FCC CERTIFICATE FOR THE VHF-FM RADIO.
Casualty record · 1
7 August 2001Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 66397
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.