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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)48.3 ft × 16.0 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 48 / net 32
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderANTHONY J MERTEL · PERU, IL, UNITED STATES · built 1957
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it48 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 32 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Every recorded inspection, 1980 to
2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates
and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this
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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.
Marine radar not working as required under 33 CFR 164.72 (a)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 15 October 2007
Resolved 14 November 2007
Resolution: Marine radar was properly adjusted and operational.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 3 November 2005Resolved
Remote fuel oil shut off needs to be located at the tank as required under 46CFR 27.207
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 October 2006
Resolved 3 November 2006
Resolution: Piping between remote fuel shut offs and fuel tanks meets equivalency. ( Heavy Duty Piping, Schedule 80), Threaded connections with Heavy Duty Thread Sealing Compound is permissible.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Approval
Issued 3 November 2005Resolved
Provide proof that Fire Detection system is certified by a Professional Engineer or Classification Society as required under 46CFR 27.203 (g)
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 January 2006
Resolved 30 January 2006
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Approval
Issued 22 September 2005Resolved
Provide proof that Fire Detection System is certified by a Professional Engineer or Classification Society as required under 46 CFR 27.203(g)
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 October 2005
Resolved 30 January 2006
Recent copy of Inland Nav. Rules needed on board as required under 33 CFR 88.05
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 October 2005
Resolved 2 November 2005
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 20 September 2005Resolved
Recent copy of Coast Guard Light list needed on board as required under 33 CFR 164.72 (b)(2)
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 October 2005
Resolved 2 November 2005
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 20 September 2005Resolved
Illuminated magnetic compass needed on board as required under 33 CFR 164.72(a)(4)
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 October 2005
Resolved 2 November 2005
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 20 September 2005Resolved
Remote Fuel Oil Shut Off needs to be located at the tank as required under 46 CFR 27.207
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 October 2006
Resolved 3 November 2006
Resolution: Piping between remote fuel shut offs and fuel tanks meet equivalency, (Heavy Duty Piping, Schedule 80). Threaded connections with Heavy Duty Thread Sealing Compound is permissible.
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