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H.B. I
- Built
- 1956
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 57 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- 1 with no removal date recorded
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 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.
Inspection record
Last inspected
14 October 2025
…with no type recorded36
Deficiencies
57 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
1 with no removal date recorded
Years with a record
19 calendar years (1994–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
not do.
Identity
271177
8992510
WDC2454
71695
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-71695
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)74.8 ft × 28.0 ft × 8.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 171 / net 77
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTODD SHIPYARDS CORP · HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1956
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 27 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it171 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
77 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
77 - 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 August 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.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 14
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.
KIRBY 29186 Tank Barge · MISLE 666192 · 13 October 2007 · activity 3085330KIRBY 30054T Tank Barge · MISLE 793037 · 13 October 2007 · activity 3085330FMT 3088 Tank Barge · MISLE 563020 · 10 April 2007 · activity 2905328FMT 3092 Tank Barge · MISLE 565095 · 10 April 2007 · activity 2905328MM 134 Tank Barge · MISLE 474574 · 28 December 2006 · activity 2847373MM 134 Tank Barge · MISLE 474574 · 18 November 2006 · activity 2824777MM 134 Tank Barge · MISLE 474574 · 31 January 2006 · activity 2591268FMT 3110 Tank Barge · MISLE 597954 · 2 September 2003 · activity 1906319FMT 3068 Tank Barge · MISLE 32645 · 19 May 2003 · activity 1842150DOUBLE SKIN 202 Tank Barge · MISLE 17018 · 6 January 2003 · activity 1726609FMT 3088 Tank Barge · MISLE 563020 · 6 January 2003 · activity 1726609SUZANNE B Tank Barge · MISLE 41528 · 3 June 1998 · activity 129126SUZANNE B Tank Barge · MISLE 41528 · 26 November 1996 · activity 8403BRIDGET B. Tank Barge · MISLE 47743 · 26 November 1996 · activity 8403SUZANNE B Tank Barge · MISLE 41528 · 18 December 1995 · activity 153945SUZANNE B Tank Barge · MISLE 41528 · 24 May 1995 · activity 95606D.T. 2701 Tank Barge · MISLE 51096 · 24 May 1995 · activity 95606ASC 804 Tank Barge · MISLE 51144 · 16 May 1994 · activity 136933ASC 805 Tank Barge · MISLE 46659 · 29 March 1994 · activity 119005ASC 806 Tank Barge · MISLE 46660 · 29 March 1994 · activity 119005Inspection history · 44
14 October 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8251907
23 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8023433
25 March 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7885154
4 October 2023
Examination of Repairs · Initial Certification · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7803550
28 March 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7420140
27 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4196617
14 September 2011
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4145904
24 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3368413
13 October 2007
Uninspected Other · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3079585
13 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3085330
26 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3008294
10 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2905328
28 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2847373
18 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2824777
22 August 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2755643
31 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2591268
1 January 2004
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1975273
2 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1906319
19 May 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1842150
6 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1726609
20 August 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1664244
16 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 178618
15 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · CGC POINT SAL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1521065
6 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 176100
5 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 273363
2 November 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 434479
24 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 697221
30 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 202986
30 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 420970
30 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 423843
3 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 129126
24 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1114946
9 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 408827
9 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 409393
22 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 102986
31 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 402156
31 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 402225
26 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8403
18 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 153945
24 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 95606
1 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 706372
27 October 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 371993
16 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 136933
29 March 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 119005
Deficiency record · 57
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
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.
Crew consisted of 01 deckhand while vessel was operating when Coast Guard Inspectors came on board. Provide proof that vessel is in compliance with manning requirements.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
Marine Inspectors witnessed a substantial amount of oil (500-1000 gallons) in the bilge. Remove and clean bilge to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 March 2022
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.
Marine Inspectors witnessed that the emergency fuel shutoffs were not operational. Repair emergency fuel shutoffs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly.
Marine Inspectors witnessed multiple doors with damaged gaskets and eroded knife edges. Replace gaskets and repair knife edges to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards.
Marine Inspectors witnessed excessive build up on the windings of the generators and the steering pumps. Clean the windings to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel, be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150 and at least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy.
Marine Inspectors witnessed that all of the life buoys did not have the proper grab lines and did not have the name of the vessel on the life buoy; as well as, the lifelines were not the approved type, the lifelines were not secured properly, and at least one of the life buoys had damage to the buoy itself which could affect the buoyancy of the buoy. Replace/repair lifebuoys to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 28 March 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.
Marine Inspectors witnessed that exhaust piping was lacking lagging to prevent burns; install lagging to the
satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this section must maintain a TVR.
Marine Inspectors witnessed no TVR on board, and vessel representative was unable to provide inspectors with the TVR. Provide proof of a current TVR to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Where practicable and except as provided in § 144.515, each space where crew may be quartered or normally employed must have at least two means of escape. Arrangements on an existing vessel may be retained if it is impracticable or unreasonable to provide two means of escape.
Marine Inspectors witnessed 03 doors (egress routes) in various berthing and bathroom areas that were unable to be opened; repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
If a storage room is provided, it may be any room or compartment that is free of ignition sources.
Marine Inspectors witnessed that there were electrical outlets that were not intrinsically safe, an extension cord and flickering lights inside the paint locker. Remove extension cord and repair light and outlets to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil discharge monitoring and control system
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Marine Inspectors witnessed a hose running from the aft engine room stuffing box, overboard. Remove the hose to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces.
Marine Inspectors witnessed that there were no means to stop ventilation, install or add means to stop ventilation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's lifesaving and fire suppression and detection equipment complies with the applicable requirements of parts 141 and 142 of this sub chapter and is in good working order.
Marine Inspectors witnessed a mini fridge in front of the fire control panel making it unaccessible, and the 160 B was unsecured and not readily available to be deployed in the engine room. Move/fix to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Marine Inspectors witnessed the battery outside of the master's cabin exposed and not properly stored; fix to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Report unsafe conditions to the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch and take effective action to prevent accidents.
Marine Inspectors witnessed multiple unsafe conditions that were not reported; provide appropriate training to crew satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least one fire axe that is readily accessible for use from the exterior of the vessel.
Forward fire axe head was separated from handle; replace or remove to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 2 November 1999
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Navigation
Issued 2 November 1999
Resolved
MISSING NAVRULS.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Official Number (US)
Issued 2 November 1999
Resolved
NAME OF VESSEL MISSING ON PORT AND STARBOARD SIDES OF BOW.
Documentation
Issued 2 November 1999
Resolved
MISSING LOG OF TESTS AND INSECTIONS. CORRECTED.
Navigation
Issued 2 November 1999
Resolved
MISSING LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Vessel Number (state)
Issued 2 November 1999
Resolved
MISSING HAILING PORT ON STERN.
Navigation
Issued 2 November 1999
Resolved
MISSING BELL. CORRECTED.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 30 September 1998
Resolved
Light covers missing throughout vessel. _x001C_
Engineering
Issued 30 September 1998
Resolved
Fueling station containment filled with fuel and water.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Tube Lubrication/Sealing
Issued 30 September 1998
Resolved
Port and Stbd shaft packings leaking excessively.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 30 September 1998
Resolved
Household bulbs are being used in mast lights. 46 CFR 111.75-20
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Turbocharger
Issued 30 September 1998
Resolved
Port Engine Inoperable and dissassembled.
Documentation
Issued 30 September 1998
Resolved
The operator,Florida Marine,failed to ensure the transfer proc. onboard wasfollowed. The vessel's fuel capacity is 20,000 gallons so transfer proc. are required.The transfer proc. require the containment to be cleaned and wiped dry following a transfer, but it was 90% full of oil and water.
Navigation
Issued 9 October 1997
Resolved
VESSEL MUST HAVE UPDATED NOTICE TO MARINERS ONBOARD.
Fire Fighting
Issued 9 October 1997
Resolved
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS MUST BE SERVICED.
Fire Fighting
Issued 9 October 1997
Resolved
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ONBOARD ARE DUE TO BE SERVICED.
Navigation
Issued 9 October 1997
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS ONBOARD.
Navigation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
VESSEL REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST ONBOARD. 33 CFR 164.72 (b) (3)
Navigation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Vessel required to maintain a copy of the Coast Guard local notice to mariners onboard the vessel. 33 CFR 164.72(b)(3)
Navigation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Vessel required to maintain onboard a copy of the U.S. COAST PILOT._x001C_ 33 CFR 167.72(b)(3)
Documentation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Vessels are required to maitain Oil Tranfer Procedures onboard vessel. 33 CFR 155.740
Deck/Cargo
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Vessels are required to maintain a Person in Charge list onboard the vessel. 33 CFR 155.820
Navigation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Vessels shall replace missing light cover for Whistle Light. 33 USC 2023(A)
Deck/Cargo
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Provide machinery guards on all machinery with exposed moving parts. 33 CFR160.111
Engineering
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Provide flame screens on all fuel tank vents. 33 CFR 160.111
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Repair leaking comode in crews head. 33 CFR 160.111
Electrical
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Repair loose electrical wires over port main engine. 33 CFR 160.111
Construction/Loadline
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Clean-up excessive oil in bilges. 33 CFR 160.111
Electrical
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
Provide proper maintaince of primary generator to maintain proper operation. 33 CFR 160.111
Navigation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
NO COAST GUARD NOTICE TO MARINERS ONBOARD VESSEL
Documentation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
NO OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES AVAILIBLE ONBOARD VESSEL.
Lifesaving
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
EXCESSIVE OIL IN BILGE.
Electrical
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
PRIMARY GENERATOR NOT OPERATING PROPERLY.
Navigation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
NO U.S. COAST PILOT ONBOARD VESSEL.
Navigation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
NO COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST ONBOARD VESSEL.
Documentation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
NO "PERSON IN CHARGE" LIST ONBOARD VESSEL
Navigation
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
WHISTLE LIGHT MISSING COVER
Deck/Cargo
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
GUARDS MISSING ON MACHINERY IN ENGINEROOM AND BATHROOM.
Engineering
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
NO FLAME SCREENS ON FUEL TANK VENTS.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
BATHROOM TOILET LEAKING ONTO DECK.
Electrical
Issued 31 March 1997
Resolved
ELECTRICAL WIRES LOSE OVER PORT ENGINE.
Recorded names · 2
FLORIDA EXPRESS (2003), HOWARD BLANK (2006–2007). 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
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