CITY OF BUFFALO is a 1959 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 2010, most recently in September 2025, along with 16 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 2 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 1 casualty investigation in 2013.
Records from 2010 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 4 September 2025.
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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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)55.8 ft × 20.0 ft × 7.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 85 / net 58
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGREENVILLE MFG & MACHINE WORKS · GREENVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1959
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionUnknown
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBUFFALO, IA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 12 June 2026 · expires 30 June 2027
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formunknown (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it85 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 58 - 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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13 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 16 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 2 operational controls with the dates imposed and removed; 5 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 1 casualty investigation, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same
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Vessel history report
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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
hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when
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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.
A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard. The vessel's COI has expired as of 03SEP2025. Complete renewal inspection prior to engaging in or intending to engage in the service of pulling, pushing, or hauling alongside, or any combination of pulling, pushing, or hauling alongside. 46 CFR 136.200(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 September 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 October 2024Resolved
Each life jacket must have a life jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. All life jackets were outfitted with a life jacket light with an expiration date of 2022, Renew on board life jacket lights.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 November 2024
Resolved 4 November 2024
Resolution: Received and reviewed photo documentation of the renewal of on board life jacket lights, lights valid until 2030.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 November 2023Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including ventilation, machinery shutdowns, and fixed fire-extinguishing system pressure-operated dampers on board the vessel, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months, as prescribed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (8) of this section. Annual service of the on board 160B semi-portable extinguisher is missing its servicing tag, completion of service could not be verified. Provide record of service for o/b 160B semi-portable extinguisher.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2023
Resolved 21 November 2023
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 20 November 2023Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. Additional pump required on board for emergency dewatering, repair or re-place o/b pump.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2023
Resolved 27 November 2023
Resolution: New recoil assembly installed on dewatering pump.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 November 2023Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Beaker opening observed in engine room breaker panel, install blank cover.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2023
Resolved 21 November 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 21 November 2022Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Water-lights must be maintained in accordance with manufacture standards. Batteries need to be replaced at the time of inspection if the expiration date has passed or is unknown.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 December 2022
Resolved 22 November 2022
Resolution: Documentation provided by company representative of Life Ring Float Light Battery replacment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 2 December 2021Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals (VDS) indicated in the table found in 46CFR141.370. VDS are to be of the type approved in Subchapter Q essentially the hand held USCG approved type. Place onboard, inside approved container with markings, approved VDS.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 January 2022
Resolved 3 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel purchased VDS.
All bilge and machinery control alarms in 46 CFR 143.230 must be visible and audible from the operating station.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Verified operation at the bridge.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 September 2020Resolved
Replace retro reflective tape on all ring buoys.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Verified retro tape on all buoys.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 September 2020Resolved
Replace expired water light batteries on both floating electric water lights.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Verified new water light battery installed and labeled.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 3 September 2020Resolved
Replace all smoke detectors onboard. Detectors need to meet UL 217 or incorporated into the fire detection panel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Verified approved smoke detectors throughout vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 3 September 2020Resolved
Replace defective towing wires and provide the records for each wire in accordance with 46 CFR 140.820 (b).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Verified replaced towing wires. Records kept at office.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 3 September 2020Resolved
Provide an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit appropriate to the size of the crew; remove all expired items.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Verified appropiate first aid kit with no expired items.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 3 September 2020Resolved
Label all means of emergency escape with "EMERGENCY EXIT-KEEP CLEAR" in 2 inch letters.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Verified proper warning signs at all emergency exits.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 September 2020Resolved
Provide covers on batteries in engine room.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2020
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Verifeid covers on batteries.
This vessel has received a CG-835V due to the owner or managing operator’s failure to meet the requirements of the Certificate of Inspection phase-in period per 46 CFR §136.202(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 September 2020
Resolved 3 September 2020
Resolution: CG MI conducted initial COI inspection.
18 June 2013Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4623629
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.
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