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WILLIAM EUGENE

Towing Vessel · Built 1950s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named WILLIAM EUGENE

WILLIAM EUGENE is a 1955 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 12 inspections since 2013, most recently in May 2025, along with 19 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2017.

Records from 2013 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 7 May 2025.

Built
1955
Last inspected
7 May 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
12
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2017
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
269757
IMO number
—
Call sign
WG4173
MISLE id
71091
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367583960
Maury page id
psix-71091

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations10
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record 8 calendar years (2013–2025)
The 12 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)53.3 ft × 15.6 ft × 6.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 39 / net 26
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderB F DIAMOND DBA DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY · SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES · built 1955
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portST CLAIR, MI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 10 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it26 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
39 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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

WDP8198MMSI 367583960 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 September 2024, expires 25 September 2034
WDG9067MMSI 367583960 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 17 May 2023, cancelled 23 September 2024
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 · 12

7 May 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8130129
12 December 2024 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8046501
30 September 2024 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8009060
6 August 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7975324
17 July 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7744406
4 October 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7571093
13 April 2022 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7430309
26 March 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7164861
28 January 2020 Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6897890
15 August 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6241496
21 November 2013 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4756874
22 October 2013 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4738855

Deficiency record · 19

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 30 September 2024 Resolved
The physical portion of the rudder angle indicator at the steeing gear became detached during the inspection. Re-attached the device to enable the rudder angle indicator. 46 CFR 143.585(d)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 October 2024
Resolved 12 December 2024
Resolution: Rudder angle indicator fixed/replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 17 July 2023 Resolved
Fire Service report not on board. Annual service did not include all extinguishers on board.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2023
Resolved 2 August 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided a report, and serviced the extinguishers.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 4 October 2022 Resolved
THE ORIGINAL COI MUST BE FRAMED UNDER GLASS OR OTHER TRANSPARENT MATERIAL POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE ONBOARD THE TOWING VESSEL. UNABLE TO ENDORSE COI 46 CFR 136.220
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 December 2022
Resolution: Hand delivered new original COI to post in the wheelhouse
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 4 October 2022 Resolved
A 40B PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MUST BE LOCATED NEAR THE STORAGE ROOM OR CABINET. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED BY THIS PART. ADDITIONALLY, THE FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE CABINET IS NOT LABELED. 46 CFR 142.225(d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 December 2022
Resolution: A fire extinguisher was placed near the flammable storage locker.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2022 Resolved
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE SUITABLY INSTALLED TO PREVENT THEM FROM COMING LOOSE THROUGH VIBRATION OR ACCIDENTAL CONTACT. MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WERE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE VESSEL BEING MADE WITH WIRE NUTS WHICH ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR MARINE USE. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS SHOULD BE SECURED TO PREVENT BACKING OFF AND PLACED WITHIN AN ENCLOSURE. 46 CFR 143.400(e)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 14 October 2022
Resolution: Owner stated that the connections are soldered
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 4 October 2022 Resolved
VHR RADIOS ARE NOT DSC COMPLIANT. ADD MMSI NUMBER CVC POLICY LETTER 15-06
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 December 2022
Resolution: MMSI number has been added into one VHF radio onboard
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 October 2022 Resolved
EACH LIFEBUOY WITH A FLOATING WATERLIGHT MUST HAVE A LANYARD 3-6' SECURING THE LIGHT AROUND THE BODY OF THE BUOY. LANYARD IS NOT SECURED AROUND THE BODY, AND IS DETERIORATED. 46 CFR 141.360 (c)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 14 October 2022
Resolution: Owner stated via email that line was replaced and properly connected
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 4 October 2022 Resolved
DETECTORS, CONTROL PANEL, AND INDICATOR PANEL MUST BE TESTED AND MAINTAINED IAW MANUFACTURER. SYSTEM HAS NOT HAD ANNUAL SERVICING. 46 CFR 142.330(a)(2)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 December 2022
Resolution: Owner conducted annual maintenance and testing including renewing back up battery and testing of heat detectors.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 4 October 2022 Resolved
EACH SHIP SUBJECT TO THE GREAT LAKES RADIO AGREEMENT MUST HAVE ON BOARD AN OFFICER OF THE CREW WHO HOLDS A MARINE RADIO OPERATOR PERMIT. 47 CFR 80.161
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 December 2022
Resolution: One remaining Master does not have the MROP. Advised owner that a deckhand could take the course. Owner understands that one person on board must have the MROP.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 26 March 2021 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. Found expired medications.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Expired medicine was removed and replaced, and new blood pressure cuff and splints placed in kit
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with nav lights, shapes, and sounds signals IAW 33 CFR part 84 (3 balls, 1 diamond, red white red light configuration)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 13 April 2022
Resolution: Email verification received by [name withheld] showing lights were installed and functioning.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved
At least 2 lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26' must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110. Additionally, annual inspections of the battery are required. Verify installed battery is satisfactory.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Verified battery installed for lifebuoys were appropriate type
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved
Each escape hatch and emergency exit must be marked on both sides "EMERGENCY EXIT-KEEP CLEAR". Exit hatch from space forward of the engine room is not labeled from the inside.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Emergency exit for engine room was marked
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel. Engine room vent does not have means for closure.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Observed closure device
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Bilge was found contaminated with oil and the pumps were not able to be tested. Remove oil from the bilge and conduct operational test of the bilge pumps.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Bilge was cleared from oil and tested the automatic float switch for bilge system satisfactory
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least 2 portable, battery powered lights. One must be located in the pilothouse and the other at the access to the engine room. Flashlights on board were found inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Flashlights were installed at the operating station and engine room.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 428 degrees including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers must be insulated. Measures must be in place to prevent flammable or combustible liquid piping leaks from coming into contact with these components. Exhaust piping may need to be provided with insulation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Exhaust is water cooled according to manufacturer, and therefore does not need to be insulated.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel. A pipe was found on the port aft sideshell in the engine room that appears to penetrate the hull.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Pipe on port aft sideshell was removed and capped.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved
Provide proof of Marine Radio Operator permit for Masters
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 7 June 2021

Casualty record · 1

15 August 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6241496
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 · 1

CAPT KEITH (2017). 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.