MISS ELIZABETH

Towing Vessel · Built 1950s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named MISS ELIZABETH

MISS ELIZABETH is a 1959 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 1994, most recently in February 2026, along with 33 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2012.

Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 February 2026.

Built: 1959
Last inspected: 13 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 23
Deficiencies: 33 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2012
Inspected with: 2 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

278637

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WDN3881

75235

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367504810, 368275890

Maury page id

psix-75235

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations12

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded7

Years with a record 16 calendar years (1994–2026)

The 23 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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)50.5 ft × 24.0 ft × 5.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 87 / net 79

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderNEW HARMONY SAND & GRAVEL CO INC · NEW HARMONY, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1959

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portMILWAUKEE, WI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 9 February 2026 · expires 30 November 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 it87 - Simplified, Gross Ton
79 - Simplified, Net Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDN3881MMSI 368275890 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 3 September 2022, expires 3 September 2032

WDF9404MMSI 367504810 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 15 July 2021, expires 24 September 2031

WCY7414MMSI 367372080 · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 7 August 2008, cancelled 22 December 2018 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspected as a tow unit · 2

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.

CAPT. O. A. FRANKS Towing Vessel · MISLE 153334 · 31 May 2012 · activity 4333411 AEP FUTURE Towing Vessel · MISLE 1103644 · 31 May 2012 · activity 4333411

Inspection history · 23

13 February 2026 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8306478

2 May 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8127504

29 January 2024 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7857464

26 January 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7627359

31 October 2022 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7586583

9 November 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7348803

18 October 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7338157

15 September 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7059797

18 August 2020 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7036484

30 May 2019 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6704735

20 March 2017 Industry Initiated Exam · Administration

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6108716

22 February 2017 Administration

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6093505

19 September 2012 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4445530

31 May 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4333411

5 September 2007 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3049486

20 November 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2825393

24 March 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2318911

5 November 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 423865

31 August 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 420310

19 December 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 703624

12 October 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 204295

29 September 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 703625

9 September 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 20750

Deficiency record · 33

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 2 May 2025 Resolved

Piping for flammable or combustible liquid, seawater cooling, or fire fighting systems must be fitted with isolation valves. Fuel oil return lines at the fuel tank, for the main engine's and generator's, do not have any isolation valves. Install isolation valves to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.250(c)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2025
Resolved 5 May 2025
Resolution: Received photgraphic evidence of satisfactory repairs. Uploaded to def docs.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 7 March 2024 Resolved

The control panel includes: (iii) Visual alarm alarms to identify the zone or zones of origin of the fire. During operational test of the 2nd deck smoke detector, the fire panel showed an alarm at zone 1. The panel listed the 2nd deck as zone 2. Test all zones and re-label.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 April 2024
Resolved 15 March 2024
Resolution: Received statement from [name withheld] attesting to proper fire zone locations matching detectors feeding fire panel.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)

Issued 7 March 2024 Resolved

Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Starbord, forward engine room hatch cover was bent and not forming a proper watertight seal.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 April 2024
Resolved 15 March 2024
Resolution: Received photos showing proper seal on e/r deck hatch.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 7 March 2024 Resolved

All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. Portable fire extinguisher in 2nd deck compartment was installed on a j-bracket, which is not suitable for the type and size.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 April 2024
Resolved 15 March 2024
Resolution: Received photo of new, proper bracket for fire extinguisher.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 7 March 2024 Resolved

Each storage container containing a work vest must be marked “WORK VEST”. Work vests and lifejackets were found to be stored together in same cabinet on 2nd deck.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 April 2024
Resolved 15 March 2024
Resolution: Received photo of work vests stored seperately from PFDs, and labeled.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 31 October 2022 Resolved

The water light must be attached by the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip to allow the water light to be quickly disconnected from the lifebuoy. The clip must have a strength of at least 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds). Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 December 2022
Resolved 1 December 2022

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 21 October 2021 Resolved

Port MDE has a cracked cylinder Liner. Engine tagged out OOC. Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2021
Resolved 9 November 2021

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 21 October 2021 Resolved

Hydraulic Steering hoses outer casing cracked and brittle exposing inner core of hose to weather. Replace hydraulic hoses in kind.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2021
Resolved 21 October 2021
Resolution: Hoses replaced. System tested.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 21 October 2021 Resolved

Steering gear rudder stock bracket missing bolts. Ensure bolts replaced in accordance with manufactuers instructions.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2021
Resolved 21 October 2021
Resolution: Bolts replaced.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 21 October 2021 Resolved

The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2021
Resolved 21 October 2021
Resolution: Metal chain installed to secure BV.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 27 August 2020 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 - High Bilge Levels. Unable to test high bilge level alarm due to no power at the alarm panel. Prove proper operation of high bilge level alarm to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the CG marine inspector.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved

Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting located in compressor room and engine room were not illuminating. Prove proper operation of the emergency lighting to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the CG marine inspector.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved

Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights. PORT side light (red) and stern light were not illuminating. Prove proper operation of all navigation lights to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the CG marine inspector.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved

Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized lifejacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, or 160.176, for each person on board. Vessel only had 06 lifejacket on board and carriage required IAW COI is 12 lifejacket. Vessel is restricted to only 06 total persons allowed on board until proper prove of the total 12 lifejackets are on board to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 September 2020
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the CG marine inspector.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved

The original COI must be framed under glass or other transparent material and posted in a conspicuous place on board the towing vessel. Original COI not on board. Prove original COI is posted on board to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 September 2020
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the CG marine inspector.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)

Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved

The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. Did not conduct drills due to underway restrictions (deficiencies). Conduct underway drills to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector prior to operating the vessel.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 September 2020
Resolution: Conducted MOB drill to satisfaction of CG marine inspector.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy

Issued 27 August 2020 Resolved

The owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. "Safe use and storage of hazardous materials and chemicals" is missing from the training requirements within the health and safety plan. Prove to the satisfaction of the CG marine inspector that said section is added to the health and safety plan.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 September 2020
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the CG marine inspector.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device

Issued 31 August 1998 Resolved

SHIPS FOG BELL WAS MISSING.