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EMPRESS II
EMPRESS II is a 1957 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1986, most recently in July 2026, along with 32 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2024.
Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 July 2026.
- Built
- 1957
- Last inspected
- 7 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 32 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2005–2024
Identity
273586
WDI8992
72764
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-72764
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded21
Years with a record
21 calendar years (1986–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
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Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)48.5 ft × 16.9 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 38 / net 26
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBARBOUR METAL BOAT WORKS · OAKVILLE, MO, UNITED STATES · built 1957
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPITTSBURGH, PA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 13 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it38 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
26 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
26 - 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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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.
EMPRESS Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 45169 · 5 July 2021 · activity 7282434EMPRESS Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 45169 · 3 May 2007 · activity 2922085EMPRESS Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 45169 · 10 May 2005 · activity 2467926Inspection history · 42
7 July 2026
MSP Additional Oversight - Risk Assessment · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8405377
10 March 2026
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8319936
27 March 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8100602
14 December 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8096347
17 September 2024
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8004817
16 April 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7896284
23 January 2024
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7853417
26 April 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7676063
21 February 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7634139
19 January 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7373887
12 July 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7258036
5 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7282434
27 May 2021
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7208121
17 August 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7035534
2 December 2019
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6875388
12 August 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6781355
30 October 2018
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6573161
20 February 2014
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4802898
5 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3990235
25 January 2011
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3934041
4 October 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3609759
10 September 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3597507
3 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2922085
3 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2836667
3 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2836671
5 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2816082
7 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2776144
31 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2672179
16 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2516237
16 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2518775
16 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2518794
25 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2531501
10 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2467926
9 March 2005
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2307205
4 March 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2035978
5 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 293579
20 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 61402
7 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 289853
16 December 1999
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 813680
1 June 1994
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1171207
11 March 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 911191
18 April 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 308204
Deficiency record · 32
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 July 2026
Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area. Two (02) lights were expired and one (01) light was not approved. Replace the three lifejacket lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 7 July 2026
Resolved
Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. Monthly inspections were not being completed/recorded on all of the extinguishers. Ensure each extinguisher is inspected monthly and that the proper record is maintained.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 7 July 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights in accordance with 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. The upper yellow light on the aft mast was dimmed due to a dirty lens. Clean/Replace lens to ensure proper light visibility.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 7 July 2026
Resolved
The records of inspections and tests of fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with any TSMS applicable to the vessel. The fixed system inspection report could not be confirmed or provided at the time of the inspection. Provide most recent/current inspection record for fixed CO system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 March 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. EMPRESS II experienced a fire onboard. The fire was in the 2nd deck cabin, just forward of the exhaust stack. Evaluate cause, assess damage, and apply counter measures to prevent future fires onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 23 January 2024
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. Emergency fuel shutoffs were found to be installed improperly and are inoperable. Install shutoffs properly and demonstrate proper operation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Emergency fuel shutoff valve to engine room generator leaking fuel. Repair or replace as required.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. Essential systems should be tested once every three months. Emergency fuel shutoff have not been tested. Provide evidence that testing of essential systems has been added to Safety Management System and test are being completed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Generators are not designed to operate in parallel with one another or with shore power. Also circuit breakers for each generator and shore power are not equipped with an interlock device preventing multiple power sources from being connected to the switchboard simultaneously. Install interlock device preventing simultaneous power sources from energizing the switchboard.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 23 January 2024
Resolved
Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT DOOR—KEEP CLOSED” or “WATERTIGHT HATCH—KEEP CLOSED”. Hatch on bow and stern not labeled. Label as required.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 23 January 2024
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. Stack space vents have no means to secure ventilation. Provide a mean to close ventilation in case of a fire.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 21 February 2023
Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Main engine and generator exhaust pipes located on 02 deck are not covered to prevent burns. Install covering as required.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 January 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Main deck life buoy float light missing cover screw.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 January 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Port bridge wing life buoy lines brittle and wasted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 19 January 2022
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. This is not meant to restrict access to towing equipment such as winches, drums, towing gear or steering compartment equipment necessary for the operation of the vessel. Forward port and starboard deck winches have exposed gears.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 January 2022
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Starboard propulsion engine leaking engine oil on outboard side.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 January 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel of at least 26 feet, but less than 79 feet, in length must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. Current location of port side life buoy is not in a location where personnel are normally present.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 27 May 2021
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must keep the navigation assessment up-to-date to reflect changes in conditions and circumstances. This includes updates during the voyage or trip as necessary. At each change of the navigational watch, the oncoming officer in charge of the navigational watch must review the current navigation assessment for necessary changes.
Captains were not conducting navigation assessments after change of watch. Conduct navigation assessments as required.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.
Issued 27 May 2021
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures for reporting unsafe conditions and must have records of the activities conducted under this section.
The following deficiencies were identified in the health and safety manual:
-no procedures for reporting unsafe conditions
-no procedures for machinery and equipment not in proper working order
-no procedures for PPE maintenance
-no procedures for record keeping
Add required elements to Health and Safety Manual
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 May 2021
Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket.
lifejacket on pilot house did not have a light attached to it. Attach light as required.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
General Alarm Audible and Visual alarm in Engine Room is not have a sign. Install sign to indicate use and instructions.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Windows and ventilation openings in engine room not operating properly. Prove windows and ventilation openings can be closed satisfactorily.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Exhaust pipes in engine room do not provide protection to prevent injury or fire protection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Exhaust muffler on 2nd deck not properly guarded to prevent injury.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
No means to test actuation of the propulsion engines high water temperature alarm.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
No evidence that the essential systems are being tested and recorded.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
No evidence that examination and tests are being conducted prior to getting underway.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
No evidence of the general health and safety requirements.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
No evidence that navigation assessments are being conducted or have incorporated the requirements of pilothouse resource management.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel unable to prove that the appropriate lights and dayshapes for Anchor, Aground, Not under command, or Restricted in ability to maneuver shall be displayed when required.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have appropriate navigation publications on board, Light List, River stages water surface elevations published by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Navigation notices or Local Notice to Mariners, or Inland Navigation Rules Amalgamated.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Life-saving signals
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
The 3 Night Visual Distress Signals are expired.
Casualty record · 5
10 May 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2467926
3 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2922085
5 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3990235
5 July 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7282434
14 December 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8096347
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
GATEWAY LINER (2005). 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.