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LULU
LULU is a 1943 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2004, most recently in June 2026, along with 24 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2018.
Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 June 2026.
- Built
- 1943
- Last inspected
- 22 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2008–2018
Identity
272234
WDC3400
72200
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-72200
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
13 calendar years (2004–2026)
The 16 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 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)46.1 ft × 13.9 ft × 4.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 23 / net 16
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTRAGESER COPPER WORKS INC · MASPETH, NY, UNITED STATES · built 1943
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portKETCHIKAN, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 14 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it23 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
16 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
16 - 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
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.
KRS 200-3 Freight Barge · MISLE 1490968 · 6 April 2018 · activity 6386681Inspection history · 16
22 June 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8391201
27 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8147170
29 August 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8045923
26 March 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7885442
21 September 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7795881
30 August 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7780694
15 August 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7534902
8 July 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7249709
19 March 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7156604
23 November 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7100565
11 February 2019
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6612302
6 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6386681
22 January 2013
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4396214
23 June 2009
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3513133
29 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3488050
1 December 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2246408
Deficiency record · 24
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 29 August 2024
Resolved
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. Lazarette bilge high level failed to activate when tested.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. Port-side breaker box near main engine had an unsealed cable run at the top of the box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Breaker panel had unused sections sealed by tape. Unused sections should be appropriately blanked as the panel was designed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 August 2024
Resolved
Flammable and combustible products must not be stored in machinery spaces, unless they are stored in a suitable container that meets the requirements of § 142.225 of this subchapter. Lube oil tank had an uncapped fill pipe at the top of the tank.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 29 August 2024
Resolved
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. Keel-cooler pipes in the FWD compartment have heavy wastage. Owner/Operator to assess and replace if wastage exceeds 25% of original thickness.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 30 August 2023
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI, or TPO, to be in compliance with this subpart provided that the vessel is built, equipped, and maintained to conform to the rules of a recognized classification society appropriate for the intended service and routes.
Significant wastage identified on STBD rudder post supports. Crop and renew supports to original scantling.
46 CFR 144.200
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 30 August 2023
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.
Renew expired medicines to meet CFR requirements.
46 CFR 140.435
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Each life lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel, be capable of being rapidly cast loose, and be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. 2 Ring Buoys improperly marked and need replaced.
Cite: 46 CFR 141.360 (b-c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Paints coatings or other flammable or combustible products on board a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Chemicals need to be in HAZMAT locker (UL 1275/ FM 6050) or location free of ignition sources. Chemicals need to be in HAZMAT locker or location, flammable or combustible products loose about the vessel.
Cite: 46 CFR 142.225 (a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards: Eye wash expired.
Cite: 46 CFR 140.510
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all life-saving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. 02 Immersion suit lights inoperable or do not operate as intended.
Cite: 46 CFR 141.230
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of 199.190. Inspections and tests of lifesaving equiptment must be recorded in the TVR or logbook with the minimum information required. Lifesaving equipment maintenance not recorded in the logbook.
Cite: 46 CFR 141.235
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 MM (1 inch) high: "WATERTIGHT DOOR-KEEP CLOSED". Water tight door to Engine Room was not labeled.
Cite: 46 CFR 144.160
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Each EAP education program must include at least the following elements: display and distribution of informational material; display and distribution of a community service hot line telephone number for crew member assistance, and display and distribution of the employers policy regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace. EAP not posted and copy not on board vessel.
Cite: 46 CFR 16.401
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Employers shall maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.33 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. DAPI program/information not available.
Cite: 46 CFR 16.260
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 8 July 2021
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of general alarm system. General alarm currently inoperable.
46 CFR 143.235
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 July 2021
Resolved
Replace missing valve handles from bilge and fire system control and isolation system piping.
46 CFR 143.205
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 July 2021
Resolved
Provide one additional approved floating electric water light for STBD life buoy.
46 CFR 141.360(c)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 8 July 2021
Resolved
Provide one additional approved immersion suit.
46 CFR 141.350
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 July 2021
Resolved
Replace expired battery in port lifebuoy floating electric water light.
46 CFR 141.235
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 8 July 2021
Resolved
Remove excessive oily water mixture from engine room bilges.
46 CFR 142.220
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 11 February 2019
Resolved
Lifefloat does not meet 46 CFR 141.305 for survival craft requirements. Comply with survival craft requirements for L, B, & S route in cold water.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 February 2019
Resolved
Fire hose leaks near fire main connection, replace hose.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 11 February 2019
Resolved
FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit required for vessel operator, none present during inspection.
Casualty record · 2
29 December 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3488050
6 April 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6386681
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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
MISS NATALIE (2008). 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.