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JAMES GARRETT

Towing Vessel · Built 1950s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

JAMES GARRETT is a 1957 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 1987, most recently in April 2026, along with 16 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2023.

Records from 1987 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 April 2026.

Built
1957
Last inspected
20 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
19
Deficiencies
16 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2011–2023
Inspected with
28 other vessels

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 20 April 2026
Recorded inspections19
…physical examinations8
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded7
Deficiencies 16 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 14 calendar years (1987–2026)
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

US Official No.
275270
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDL4434
MISLE id
73572
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-73572

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)77.4 ft × 26.0 ft × 9.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 162 / net 110
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBLUDWORTH INC · HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1957
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPITTSBURGH, PA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 27 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
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 it110 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
162 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

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 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 · 28

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.

VIVIAN MCGINNIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 145627 · 2 February 2023 · activity 7631123LF 117 B Freight Barge · MISLE 404346 · 2 February 2023 · activity 7631123MONALLO II Freight Barge · MISLE 1766547 · 2 February 2023 · activity 7631123IN017408 Freight Barge · MISLE 24952 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838ING 5822 Freight Barge · MISLE 36631 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838C361 Freight Barge · MISLE 37051 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838C194 Freight Barge · MISLE 37121 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838IN025302 Freight Barge · MISLE 38872 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838TRACY FEDKOE Towing Vessel · MISLE 100355 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838ING5920 Freight Barge · MISLE 363582 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838T13860 Freight Barge · MISLE 437584 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838ZT 415-B Freight Barge · MISLE 449138 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838ING6503 Freight Barge · MISLE 456255 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838C508 Freight Barge · MISLE 653511 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838C542 Freight Barge · MISLE 662780 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838IN075452 Freight Barge · MISLE 872951 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838C1060 Freight Barge · MISLE 934993 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838IN095028 Freight Barge · MISLE 995870 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838IN107025 Freight Barge · MISLE 1059885 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838IN107043 Freight Barge · MISLE 1059903 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838IN107050 Freight Barge · MISLE 1067071 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838IN107062 Freight Barge · MISLE 1067105 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838C1183 Freight Barge · MISLE 1114140 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838C1188 Freight Barge · MISLE 1114145 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838IN155499 Freight Barge · MISLE 1345913 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838IN166474 Freight Barge · MISLE 1385650 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838C1391 Freight Barge · MISLE 1428917 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838HBM 4115 Freight Barge · MISLE 1479428 · 13 January 2018 · activity 6338838

Inspection history · 19

20 April 2026 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8350009
28 February 2025 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8086062
2 February 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7631123
6 May 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7445390
2 March 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7404257
1 March 2022 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7403749
16 December 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7368929
22 April 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7188980
6 January 2021 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7120588
10 December 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6871704
13 January 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6338838
12 October 2017 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6288271
25 September 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · Administration
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4450453
5 June 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4039210
22 February 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2589922
10 June 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2406113
3 November 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2234719
8 October 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 318984
19 September 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 319078

Deficiency record · 16

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Issued 5 May 2026 Resolved
Except as provided in paragraph (d) or (e) of this section, a towing vessel with overnight accommodations and alternating watches (shift work), when pulling, pushing or hauling alongside one or more barges, must have a system to detect when its master or mate (pilot) becomes incapacitated. Have pilothouse alerter installed meeting all the requirements outlined in 46 CFR 143.450.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2026
Resolved 3 August 2026
Resolution: Video provided showing properly installed and functioning alerter.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 May 2026 Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110, unless the towing vessel is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is required. Two lifebuoy floating electric water lights were found to be operational, but expired. Replace both floating electric water lights with unexpired lights.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2026
Resolved 3 August 2026
Resolution: Video provided of new installed lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
Towing vessels shall have a fire detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The installed fire detection system is not functioning properly, system is displaying "fault" and "power supply" errors. Provide proof that the system is functioning as designed and approved.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 March 2020
Resolution: Batteries replaced in control panel, system operating normally.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must be maintained to minimize shock hazards. The port side electrical distribution panel in the lower engine room has an open blank exposing energized internal circuitry. All electrical distribution panels are to marked with respective current and voltage.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2020
Resolved 11 March 2020
Resolution: Panels properly marked, open blank covered.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
Towing vessels shall have records of towing gear inspections to include the type, size, and service of each towline, face wire, and spring line. Vessel Master unable to provide documentation of towline inspections. Prove that towline inspections are being conducted, and each item is properly identified and documented with the date and signature of person conducting the inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2020
Resolved 8 September 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved
Vessels shall properly display the navigation lights and dayshapes when aground, restricted in ability to maneuver, or when not under command. Vessel unable to prove the ability to display the proper lights and dayshapes when aground, restricted in ability to maneuver, or when not under command.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 July 2020
Resolution: Cleared Def as per D8 guidance for towing vessels operating on rivers routes for Nav lights and day shapes. POC was informed if any vessel was to operate in dredging or salvaging operation Rule 27 would apply.
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 October 1987 Resolved
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SERVICE DATES HAD EXPIRED
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 1987
Resolved 8 October 1987
Documentation
Issued 8 October 1987 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 1987
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Documentation
Issued 8 October 1987 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE VALID RADIOTELEPHONE STATION LICENSE
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 1987
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Documentation
Issued 19 September 1987 Resolved
VESSEL BEING OPERATED WITHOUT A VALID MARINE DOCUMENT ON BOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 1987
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Navigation
Issued 19 September 1987 Resolved
PROVIDE A COPY OF NAVRULE ON BOARD THE VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 1987
Resolved 19 September 1987
Lifesaving
Issued 19 September 1987 Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER NO. OF APPROPRIATE LIFE JACKETS ON BOARD THE VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 1987
Resolved 19 September 1987
Unknown
Issued 19 September 1987 Resolved
REMOVE ALL EXCESS OIL FROM THE ENGINE ROOM BILGES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 1987
Resolved 19 September 1987
Documentation
Issued 19 September 1987 Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES ON BOARD THE VESSEL
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 1987
Resolved 19 September 1987
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 19 September 1987 Resolved
MAKE OPERABLE THE VESSEL'S SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 1987
Resolved 19 September 1987
Navigation
Issued 19 September 1987 Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER SCREENS FOR THE SIDELIGHTS ON THE TOW.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 1987
Resolved 19 September 1987

Casualty record · 3

5 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4039210
13 January 2018Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6338838
2 February 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7631123
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.

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.