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BO WAYNE
BO WAYNE is a 1959 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2000, most recently in October 2024, along with 31 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 5 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2022.
Records from 2000 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 2 October 2024.
- Built
- 1959
- Last inspected
- 2 October 2024
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 31 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2008–2022
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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.
Inspection record
Last inspected
2 October 2024
…with no type recorded8
Deficiencies
31 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2000–2024)
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
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Identity
279856
WDC3484
75911
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-75911
Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it29 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
20 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
20 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
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Detail on this page
19 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 31 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 operational control with the dates imposed and removed; 1 other recorded name, with years; 5 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record, as PSIX holds it. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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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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Inspection history · 19
2 October 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8013063
5 December 2022
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7604386
5 December 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7618568
7 April 2022
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7426609
7 April 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7428766
4 January 2022
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7375637
3 December 2020
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7097090
19 March 2020
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6929206
19 March 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6929774
19 March 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6930507
2 February 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6901226
2 February 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6936441
16 August 2018
In-Service Inspection · COI Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6514325
23 May 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4021841
17 May 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4014275
10 May 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3754913
6 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3557497
14 February 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3159401
14 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 213456
Deficiency record · 31
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Overloading
Issued 5 December 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised.
Sector Houston-Galveston received a report that the vessel, Suzy Q (279856), experienced a partial submersion event on 05 DEC 22 indicating the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel had been compromised. Upon completion of salvage operations, vessel required to submit request to Sector Houston Domestic Inspections for Marine Inspector attendance to conduct damage survey and conditional assessment of vessel.
46 CFR 140.605(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 April 2022
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.
While performing maintenance, vessel suffered a steering gear malfunction, causing the ram to break and leak hydraulic oil. Vessel shall enact permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 4 January 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: Has installed, in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light...
The General alarm light is inoperable in E/R.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 4 January 2022
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: main engine RPM;
The M/Es do not have RPM gauges installed in the E/R.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 4 January 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists...
Bilge alarm inoperable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 January 2022
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part.
Extinguisher installed was wrong size.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
Master failed to have the required licenses and medical card on his person at time of inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
Life ring light on bow was not working properly.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
Wiring connections on bilge pump were exposed and improperly connected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
Flammable and combustible products were scattered throughout the engine room, not stored in the vessels flammable storage locker on deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
Handrails on port bow and 01 deck aft had considerable wastage and cracked welds.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
Vessel must provide documentation for required safety drills and security drills.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 3 December 2020
Resolved
Vessel must provide test reports of safety shutdowns from 3rd party inspection dated 11Nov20.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 19 March 2020
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. Propulsion machinery must be maintained to ensure operation. There must be suitable propulsion controls at each operating station to provide the operator with full control. Vessel's steering pipe and cylinder broke resulting in loss of control of steering gear and spill. Vessel to repair and to provide Coast Guard tech report confirming same to Coast Guard's satisfaction prior to continuing operations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 February 2020
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction
gears, shafting, bearings and electrical equipment must
be maintained to ensure proper operation, be suitable
for route and service and have suitable propulsion
controls to provide operator with full control at each
operating station. Vessel's starboard shaft is broken
and not operational. Vessel to repair starboard shaft
prior to resuming commercial operations and to provide
satisfactory tech report to coast guard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 21 August 2018
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquids into the machinery space. There is approximately 3-4 inches of oil in the engine room bilges.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 21 August 2018
Resolved
The vessels portable fire pump must be self priming and power-driven with a minimum discharge pressure of at least 60 psi. The vessels portable fire pump (which is the vessels primary fire fighting system) is not self priming and unable to attain required pressure.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 21 August 2018
Resolved
The vessels portable fire pump must have a sufficient amount of lined commercial fire hose immediately available to attach to it so that a stream of water will reach any part of the vessel. The vessel does not have a fire hose for the portable fire pump.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 21 August 2018
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to the crew. There are currently no rails or equivalent protection installed on the weather deck around the vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 21 August 2018
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with this subpart provided that: the vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by the [name withheld] found severe wastage to the steel in the engine room to include holes in the superstructure and bulkhead between engine room and generator room. Vessel shall submit a full assessment to include gaging reports of the vessels structure by a Professional Engineer.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment.
The SUZY Q as been determined to be unsafe for operations based on the vessel's TSMS Audit as outlined in 46 CFR 138.410 conducted by MARCOM on 25JUN2018 and received by Sector Houston-Galveston on 16AUG2018, which identified 48 non-compliant items with Subchapter M.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. No labels were provided on the the circuit breakers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must minimize system fires and shocking hazards. There were missing blanks in the circuit breaker, presenting a shock hazard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor and control the amount of thrust at each operating station.
The RPM gauge at the operating station was inoperable at the time of inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
Operation of transmitters of any ship station must be performed by a person holding a commercial radio operator license or permit. The operator's license was not available at the time of inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
All hand-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. A fire extinguisher inspection was out of date, and removed. Sufficient additional extinguishers were onboard.
12 - Dangerous Goods › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire protection cargo deck area
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
Storage of flammable or combustible products must have a 40-B portable fire extinguisher located near the storage room or cabinet. An extinguisher was installed adjacent to the paint locker during the inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
A floating electric water light must be attached by a 3 to 6 foot lanyard to two of the required ring buoys. The light was improperly attached at the time of inspection, but remedied by installing a new line.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations. The aft engine room watertight door gasket was painted over. A new gasket was installed during the inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. A stern light was out at the time of inspection, and replaced during the inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments. At the time of inspection the battery boxes in the engine room had no covers, covers were installed.
Casualty record · 5
14 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3159401
6 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3557497
2 February 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6936441
19 March 2020Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 6930507
5 December 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7618568
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
SUZY Q (2008–2022). 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
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