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DIXIE
DIXIE is a 1951 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 1994, most recently in June 2026, along with 23 deficiencies.
Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 June 2026.
- Built
- 1951
- Last inspected
- 22 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
263365
WDE5971
68402
Flag
UNITED STATES
367374040
Maury page id
psix-68402
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded4
Years with a record
13 calendar years (1994–2026)
The 17 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)46.3 ft × 15.1 ft × 6.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 29 / net 20
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLAFFERTY TRANSPORTATION · KETTLE FALLS WA · built 1951
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portSEATTLE, WA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 8 December 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it29 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
20 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
20 - 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
WDE5971MMSI 367374040 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 3 August 2018, expires 21 August 2028
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 · 1
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.
YANKEE Towing Vessel · MISLE 73443 · 1 July 2020 · activity 7369207YANKEE Towing Vessel · MISLE 73443 · 1 April 2020 · activity 7431354Inspection history · 17
22 June 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8383704
19 May 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8130564
6 May 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8130303
23 July 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7965424
21 June 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7720096
21 June 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7482846
15 September 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7312971
29 July 2020
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7022744
1 July 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7369207
1 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7431354
4 March 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6920587
7 June 2019
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6706975
22 October 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5747912
5 December 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4499574
22 February 2010
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3707481
21 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 537148
14 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 31663
Deficiency record · 23
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
The bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone station will be inspected on vessels subject to regular inspections pursuant to the requirements of Parts II and III of Title III of the Communications Act... Each vessel must carry a certificate with a valid endorsement while subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge Act.
47 CFR 80.1005
FCC Bridge to Bridge Certificate was not present.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with the inspection, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests required by Chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10. There were no records of monthly inspections being conducted on the fire extinguishing equipment.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 19 May 2025
Resolved
TA towing vessel subject to this section must maintain a TVR.
No records of drills, safety orientations and firefighting equipment maintenance being performed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 21 June 2023
Resolved
46 CFR 136.200: Each towing vessel certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must be in full compliance with the terms of the COI.
The vessel did not request a drydock inspection or COI amendment prior to required drydock date listed on their COI: 31MAY2023. Vessel shall not operate prior to drydock inspection attended by Coast Guard marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 17 October 2021
Resolved
float light is not working properly. Ensure float light is operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 September 2021
Resolved
Flame locker is not properly secured. Ensure flame locker is properly secured to prevent movement while underway.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 17 September 2021
Resolved
Emergency exit for crew berthing is not properly marked. Mark emergency exit with letters at least 2" high, "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR".
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Crew alarm
Issued 17 September 2021
Resolved
Smoke detector above messdeck table is not functional. Ensure smoke detector functions properly
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 September 2021
Resolved
Portable fire pump is not self priming. Ensure vessel has a self priming pump onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 17 September 2021
Resolved
There was no available proof of periodic testing for vessel crew. Provide proof of current drug and alcohol program.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Provide certification of fire detection system tested and approved to requirements of 46 CFR 142.330 (a)(2) through 46 CFR 142.220 (a)(7) as required by 46 CFR (a)(8). Certification required to be performed by Registered PE, NICET Level IV certified technician or authorized Class Society.
46 CFR 142.330
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Permanently affix offical number on interior structural member as required by 46 CFR 67.121.
46 CFR 67.121
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Install and demonstrate proper operation of steering hydraulic oil low level alarm as required by 46 CFR 143.230.
46 CFR 143.230
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Install and demonstrate proper operation of main engine high cooling water temperature gauge at the machininery location as required by 46 CFR 143.230 (c)(2).
46 CFR 143.230 (c)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Install emergency lighting IVO of berthing and engine room to facilitate egress meeting the requirements of either 143.410 (b)(1) or 143.410 (b)(2).
46 CFR 143.410 (b).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Locate and provide picture of pressure vessel stamp, nameplate, or other means visible to crew indicating MAWP.
46 CFR 143.300 (c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Label escape hatches from engine room and brthing area as required by 46 CFR 144.160 (f). "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR" in clearly legible 2 inch high letters on both sides.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Provide missing cover from junction box IVO engine room entrance.
46 CFR 143.300 (a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Secure electrical wire for overhead lighting in Lazarette/Steering compartment.
46 CFR 143.300 (a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Label quantity of immersion suits in stowage location as required by 46 CFR 199.70 (d).
46 CFR 141.350(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Repair fuel leak IVO shaft from aft fuel tank.
46 CFR 142.220 (a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
Provide and implement Health and Safety plan as required by 46 CFR 140.500 (a).
46 CFR 140.500.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 March 2020
Resolved
This vessel has received a CG-835V due to the owner or managing operator’s failure to meet the requirements of the Certificate of Inspection phase-in period per 46 CFR §136.202(a).
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.