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DEBORAH A.
- Built
- 1956
- Last inspected
- 4 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
4 March 2026
…with no type recorded15
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
18 calendar years (1993–2026)
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
271756
WTW9167
71978
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-71978
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)38.5 ft × 12.0 ft × 4.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 18 / net 14
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHUMBOLDT BOAT SERVICE · ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES · built 1956
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portBROMLEY, KY
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 23 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it18 - Simplified, Gross Ton
14 - Simplified, Net Ton
14 - Simplified, 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 · 8
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.
BOONE NO. 9 Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 49884 · 24 June 2021 · activity 7238028BOONE NO. 9 Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 49884 · 9 September 2018 · activity 6538827MAC MCGINNIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 78302 · 9 September 2018 · activity 6538827BOONE NO. 9 Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 49884 · 12 April 2015 · activity 5101912BOONE NO. 9 Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 49884 · 23 August 2014 · activity 4964758BTU SPECIAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 141133 · 23 August 2014 · activity 4964758VIVIAN MCGINNIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 145627 · 23 August 2014 · activity 4964758BOONE NO. 9 Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 49884 · 22 August 2014 · activity 4964755BOONE NO. 9 Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 49884 · 10 December 2013 · activity 4767243BTU SPECIAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 141133 · 10 December 2013 · activity 4767243VIVIAN MCGINNIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 145627 · 10 December 2013 · activity 4767243NEIL N. DIEHL Towing Vessel · MISLE 200188 · 10 December 2013 · activity 4767243BOONE NO 8 Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 42735 · 19 January 2012 · activity 4229646BOONE NO. 9 Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 49884 · 19 January 2012 · activity 4229646LITTLE BOONE Towing Vessel · MISLE 68432 · 19 January 2012 · activity 4229646SUE Towing Vessel · MISLE 208826 · 30 September 2003 · activity 1919679Inspection history · 29
4 March 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8331024
15 August 2025
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8212561
17 October 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8020333
5 September 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7785169
30 September 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7569290
17 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7352782
3 August 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7277104
26 July 2021
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7288521
24 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7238028
15 July 2020
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7007794
17 March 2020
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6928546
17 March 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6935039
9 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6538827
12 April 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5101912
23 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4964758
22 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4964755
8 July 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4907441
10 December 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4767243
6 August 2013
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4676443
28 May 2013
Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4590201
19 January 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4229646
30 January 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3937697
25 May 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3748994
25 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3136383
30 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1919679
10 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1842212
26 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 81058
26 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 182327
10 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 106691
Deficiency record · 19
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 13 November 2024
Resolved
Twelve volte battery for pilot house equipment would not maintain charge. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 13 November 2024
Resolved
Vessel missing updated navigation chart. Make correction to the satisfcation of the attending Coast Guard inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 13 November 2024
Resolved
Pilot house door handle was missing impeding egress. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 October 2024
Resolved
Vessel is in dockside repair installing new gearbox. Make repairs available to inspection to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
Bilge/fire Pump was connected into fire main with clamps
and was unable to quickly connect into bilge pipe.
There must be installed or portable bilge pump for emergency. Install quick disconnect fitting for fire/bilge pump to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
Health and safety plan was not comprehensive but in short bullet format and was not in accordance with 46 CFR 140.500. Provide health and safety plan in accordance with 46 CFR 140.500 to the Satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 August 2021
Resolved
New crew orientation is not comprehensive and in accordance with 56 CFR 140.410. Provide new crew orientation in accordance with 46 CFR 140.410 to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel does not have installed high bilge level alarms. Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention for high bilge levels. Install high bilge levels alarm. Alarm must me audible and visible at the operating station. Bilge must be checked for high bilge levels and logged every 30 minutes while vessel is operating to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel does not have installed low hydraulic steering levels alarm. Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention for low hydraulic steering levels alarm. Alarm must me audible and visible at the operating station. Install low hydraulic steering levels alarm to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Life jackets did not have whistle or light and were not readily accessible. Each life jacket must have a life jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. (2) Each life jacket must have a whistle firmly secured by a cord to the lifejacket. Stowage positions for life jackets stowed in containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity. Provide life jackets in accordance with 46 CFR 141.340 to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel search light was not operational. Towing vessels must be equipped with a Search light, controllable from the vessel's operating station and capable of illuminating objects at a distance of at least two times the length of the tow. Make search light operational to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Owner could not provide provide health and safety plan. No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. The health and safety plan must document compliance with this part and include record keeping procedures. Training must be repeated annually and may be conducted over time in modules covering specific topics. Provide health and safety plan and training in accordance with 46 CFR 140.515 to the Satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Records of Emergency drills did not include description of the drill scenario and instruction topics. Records of drills and instruction must be maintained. The date of the drill and instruction. A description of the drill scenario and instruction topics. The personnel involved. Provide record of drills in accordance with 46 CFR 140.420
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Masters of vessel are not conducting navigation assessments. The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. Conduct navigation assessment in with 46 CFR 140.635 and document the assessment to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Owner is not conducting safety orientation in accordance with 46 CFR 140.410. Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation on. Safety orientation must be documented. Conduct safety orientation training for all crew and document in accordance with 46 CFR 140.410 to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel did not have required first aid kit. 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. Provide first aid kit to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Lifebuoy did not have required life line. At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. Acquire life line and attach to lifebuoy to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Master are not conducting examination and test prior to getting underway. Prior to getting underway, the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch of the vessel must examine and test the steering gear, signaling whistle, propulsion control, towing gear, navigation lights, navigation equipment, and communication systems of the vessel. This examination and testing does not need to be conducted more than once in any 24-hour period. The results of the examination and testing must be recorded. Conduct Examination and test and record in accordance with 46 CFR 140.615 to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 17 March 2020
Resolved
Owner reported the vessel lost maneuverability due malfunction steering gear. Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor and control the amount of thrust, rudder angle, and (if applicable) direction of thrust, at each operating station. Conduct satisfactory repairs to the vessels steering gear to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. Rectify deficiencies prior to departure.
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