DR EDWIN H WELCH

Towing Vessel · Built 1950s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named DR EDWIN H WELCH

DR EDWIN H WELCH is a 1959 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 51 inspections since 1986, most recently in October 2025, along with 4 deficiencies and 14 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2025.

Records from 1986 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 1 October 2025.

Built: 1959
Last inspected: 1 October 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 51
Deficiencies: 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 14 investigations · 2005–2025
Inspected with: 19 other vessels
Also recorded as: 2 other names

Identity

280001

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WDE2164

75981

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367321280

Maury page id

psix-75981

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations19

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded28

Years with a record 30 calendar years (1986–2025)

The 51 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)110.4 ft × 27.1 ft × 8.7 ft

Registered tonnagegross 312 / net 248

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderHILLMAN BARGE & CONSTRUCTION CO · BROWNSVILLE, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1959

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portCHARLESTON, WV

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 18 December 2025 · expires 31 January 2027

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 it312 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
248 - 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 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

WDE2164MMSI 367321280 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 17 August 2017, expires 3 November 2027

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 · 19

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.

Inspection history · 51

1 October 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8244911

26 January 2025 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8070257

26 January 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8072397

28 August 2024 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7991062

13 February 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7865959

13 February 2024 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7869119

1 June 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7725517

1 June 2023 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7730446

8 February 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7392735

26 July 2021 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7269110

26 July 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7270900

10 May 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7193401

15 June 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6977171

27 August 2019 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6830609

6 September 2017 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6261487

9 December 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6056443

12 March 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5843724

14 June 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4890295

14 June 2014 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4890416

16 May 2014 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4862473

5 May 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4852309

22 April 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4848371

14 August 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4410866

4 May 2011 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4002027

18 March 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3971679

19 February 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3685314

24 December 2009 MTSA Verification · Marine Casualty Follow Up

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3655797

24 December 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3655938

4 November 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3646356

3 November 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3628291

7 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3235832

1 April 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3176178

6 December 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3111162

14 September 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3057661

11 May 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2646893

24 October 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2521850

17 May 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2367834

29 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1977925

10 May 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1667619

27 October 2001 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1667607

3 July 2000 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1052282

29 August 1999 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 783479

29 June 1999 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1350123

24 June 1998 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1129826

5 August 1997 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 782075

11 May 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 214429

25 June 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43981

16 April 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 109927

14 March 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 322061

20 January 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 313875

9 May 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 308786

Deficiency record · 4

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 26 January 2025 Resolved

All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down flooding and progressive flooding. Vessel has 1/4" pinhole leak on starboard side shell leaking into stern shaft compartment.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 February 2025
Resolved 28 January 2025
Resolution: Temporary doubler plate authorized/installed. Vessel will complete side plate renewal at next avaliable dry dock period.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 26 January 2025 Resolved

Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible & flammable materials Bilge had excessive oily water throughout.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 February 2025
Resolved 28 January 2025
Resolution: All oily waste removed from bilge.

Documentation

Issued 20 January 1987 Resolved

RADIOTELEPHONE STATION LICENSE EXPIRED. 47 CFR 83.158

Condition: Unknown
Due 20 January 1987
Resolved 20 January 1987

Documentation

Issued 9 May 1986 Resolved

CERTIFICATE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED BY 33 CFR 130.3 IS MISSING.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 May 1986
Resolved 9 May 1986

Casualty record · 14

17 May 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2367834

11 May 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 2646893

23 September 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2808350

14 September 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3057661

7 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3235832

24 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3655938

14 August 2012Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4410866

14 June 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4890295

9 December 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 6056443

15 June 2020Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 6977171

26 July 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7270900

1 June 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7725517

13 February 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7865959

26 January 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8072397

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 2

JOHN H. ELLIOTT (2005–2006), JOHN H ELLIOT (2006). 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 Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.